Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comIsland Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Anacortes, WA 98221 · CMS Certification Number 500007. 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 Island Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,549 | $56,080 | 3.4× | $13,285 |
| Shoulder replacement | $21,845 | $60,661 | 2.8× | $18,798 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,239 | $54,002 | 2.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 43 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Island Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Island Hospital an average of $16,549 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 12 stays) and $13,285 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 135 cases).
What is Island Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $56,080, 3.4× 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 Island Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Peacehealth Squalicum Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 21.5 mi away, is paid about $9,864 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,685 less than an inpatient stay at Island Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Island Hospital compare with other Washington hospitals?
Medicare paid Island Hospital less than 58% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.