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Ogden, UT 84403 · CMS Certification Number 460004. 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 McKay-Dee Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,479 | $67,804 | 4.4× | $11,635 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $2,990 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,290 | $68,560 | 4.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 321 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay McKay-Dee Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid McKay-Dee Hospital an average of $15,479 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 31 stays) and $11,635 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 218 cases).
What is McKay-Dee Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $67,804, 4.4× 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 McKay-Dee Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center at South Ogden, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,576 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,903 less than an inpatient stay at McKay-Dee Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does McKay-Dee Hospital compare with other Utah hospitals?
Medicare paid McKay-Dee Hospital more than 57% of the 14 Utah hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.