Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSt Clare Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Lakewood, WA 98499 · CMS Certification Number 500021. 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 St Clare Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,946 | $116,850 | 6.5× | $13,291 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,155 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 105 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Clare Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid St Clare Hospital an average of $17,946 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 14 stays) and $13,291 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 193 cases).
What is St Clare Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $116,850, 6.5× 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 St Clare Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Lakewood Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,875 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,071 less than an inpatient stay at St Clare Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Clare Hospital compare with other Washington hospitals?
Medicare paid St Clare Hospital more than 69% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.