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Seattle, WA 98195 · CMS Certification Number 500008. 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 University of Washington Medical Ctr
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,591 | $78,556 | 4.0× | $13,188 |
| Shoulder replacement | $26,951 | $83,798 | 3.1× | $18,661 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,764 | $84,253 | 3.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 450 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Washington Medical Ctr for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid University of Washington Medical Ctr an average of $19,591 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 50 stays) and $13,188 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 315 cases).
What is University of Washington Medical Ctr's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $78,556, 4.0× 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 University of Washington Medical Ctr?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Seattle Orthopedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 1.9 mi away, is paid about $9,864 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,727 less than an inpatient stay at University of Washington Medical Ctr. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Washington Medical Ctr compare with other Washington hospitals?
Medicare paid University of Washington Medical Ctr more than 92% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.