Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMedical College of Virginia Hospitals: what a joint replacement costs
Richmond, VA 23298 · CMS Certification Number 490032. 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 Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,543 | $86,175 | 4.2× | $11,161 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,049 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $27,279 | $137,238 | 5.0× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $35,375 | 1.7× | $31,576–$46,632 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $46,632 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Aetna | $35,375 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $31,576 | 1.5× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-02); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-02); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 779 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Medical College of Virginia Hospitals for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Medical College of Virginia Hospitals for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,543 (MS-DRG 470, 74 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,161 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 223 cases).
What is Medical College of Virginia Hospitals's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $86,175, 4.2× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Medical College of Virginia Hospitals?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Chippenham Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 4.7 mi away, is paid about $8,665 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,878 less than an inpatient stay at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Medical College of Virginia Hospitals compare with other Virginia hospitals?
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 97% of the 34 Virginia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Medical College of Virginia Hospitals for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $35,375 across 3 insurers, ranging from $31,576 to $46,632.