Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comConfluence Health Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Wenatchee, WA 98807 · CMS Certification Number 500016. 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 Confluence Health Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,057 | $76,229 | 4.5× | $13,931 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,690 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,683 | $86,283 | 4.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 198 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Confluence Health Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Confluence Health Hospital an average of $17,057 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 37 stays) and $13,931 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 427 cases).
What is Confluence Health Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $76,229, 4.5× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Confluence Health Hospital compare with other Washington hospitals?
Medicare paid Confluence Health Hospital more than 54% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.