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Alexandria, VA 22304 · CMS Certification Number 490040. 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 Inova Alexandria Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,691 | $52,181 | 3.3× | $12,001 |
| Shoulder replacement | $18,988 | $77,178 | 4.1× | $17,437 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,492 | $59,083 | 3.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 318 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Inova Alexandria Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Inova Alexandria Hospital an average of $15,691 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 34 stays) and $12,001 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 265 cases).
What is Inova Alexandria Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $52,181, 3.3× 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 Inova Alexandria Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Franconia-Springfield Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.0 mi away, is paid about $9,158 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,533 less than an inpatient stay at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Inova Alexandria Hospital compare with other Virginia hospitals?
Medicare paid Inova Alexandria Hospital more than 71% of the 34 Virginia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.