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Arlington, VA 22205 · CMS Certification Number 490050. 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 Virginia Hospital Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,328 | $68,746 | 4.5× | $12,159 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,437 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,168 | $66,666 | 4.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 342 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Virginia Hospital Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Virginia Hospital Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,328 (MS-DRG 470, 26 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,159 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 447 cases).
What is Virginia Hospital Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $68,746, 4.5× 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 Virginia Hospital Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Medstar Surgery Center at Lafayette Centre, an orthopedic surgery center 5.5 mi away, is paid about $9,158 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,170 less than an inpatient stay at Virginia Hospital Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Virginia Hospital Center compare with other Virginia hospitals?
Virginia Hospital Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 65% of the 34 Virginia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.