Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comCjw Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Richmond, VA 23235 · CMS Certification Number 490112. 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 Cjw Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,531 | $312,023 | 23.1× | $11,256 |
| Shoulder replacement | $23,235 | $365,522 | 15.7× | $16,011 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,788 | $326,673 | 22.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 758 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Cjw Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Cjw Medical Center an average of $13,531 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 108 stays) and $11,256 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 633 cases).
What is Cjw Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $312,023, 23.1× 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 Cjw Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Stony Point Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,665 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,866 less than an inpatient stay at Cjw Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Cjw Medical Center compare with other Virginia hospitals?
Medicare paid Cjw Medical Center less than 79% of the 34 Virginia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.