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Front Royal, VA 22630 · CMS Certification Number 490033. 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 Warren Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,389 | $46,004 | 2.6× | $12,060 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,437 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,586 | $43,789 | 2.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 196 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Warren Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Warren Memorial Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,389 (MS-DRG 470, 13 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,060 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 81 cases).
What is Warren Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $46,004, 2.6× 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 Warren Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Valley Health Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 24.2 mi away, is paid about $8,477 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,912 less than an inpatient stay at Warren Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Warren Memorial Hospital compare with other Virginia hospitals?
Warren Memorial Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 91% of the 34 Virginia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.