Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comNewport Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Newport, RI 02840 · CMS Certification Number 410006. 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 Newport Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,973 | $32,210 | 2.2× | $13,335 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,772 | $43,745 | 2.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 129 beds
Rhode Island has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Newport Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Newport Hospital an average of $14,973 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 18 stays) and $13,335 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 53 cases).
What is Newport Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $32,210, 2.2× 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 Newport Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Crossings Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 17.0 mi away, is paid about $9,054 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,919 less than an inpatient stay at Newport Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Newport Hospital compare with other Rhode Island hospitals?
Medicare paid Newport Hospital more than 67% of the 3 Rhode Island hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.