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Dickson City, PA 18519 · CMS Certification Number 390338. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,820 | $100,945 | 7.3× | $11,531 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,610 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,541 | $129,043 | 8.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 24 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City an average of $13,820 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 89 stays) and $11,531 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 405 cases).
What is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $100,945, 7.3× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pa LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 18.8 mi away, is paid about $8,280 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,540 less than an inpatient stay at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City less than 61% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.