Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comVirginia Mason Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Seattle, WA 98101 · CMS Certification Number 500005. 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 Mason Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,806 | $65,009 | 3.3× | $12,872 |
| Shoulder replacement | $27,742 | $92,221 | 3.3× | $18,234 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $23,451 | $82,122 | 3.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 336 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Virginia Mason Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Virginia Mason Medical Center an average of $19,806 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 51 stays) and $12,872 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 201 cases).
What is Virginia Mason Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $65,009, 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 Virginia Mason Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Seattle Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 0.7 mi away, is paid about $9,864 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,942 less than an inpatient stay at Virginia Mason Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Virginia Mason Medical Center compare with other Washington hospitals?
Medicare paid Virginia Mason Medical Center more than 96% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.