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Chesapeake, VA 23320 · CMS Certification Number 490120. 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 Chesapeake General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,635 | $65,126 | 4.8× | $11,198 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,182 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,517 | $70,030 | 4.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 310 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Chesapeake General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Chesapeake General Hospital an average of $13,635 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 24 stays) and $11,198 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 123 cases).
What is Chesapeake General Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $65,126, 4.8× 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 Chesapeake General Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. The Surgery Center of Chesapeake, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,466 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,169 less than an inpatient stay at Chesapeake General Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Chesapeake General Hospital compare with other Virginia hospitals?
Medicare paid Chesapeake General Hospital less than 76% of the 34 Virginia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.