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Seattle, WA 98122 · CMS Certification Number 500027. 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 Swedish Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,481 | $112,814 | 5.8× | $13,890 |
| Shoulder replacement | $24,404 | $97,826 | 4.0× | $19,686 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,409 | $114,051 | 5.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 697 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Swedish Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Swedish Medical Center an average of $19,481 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 64 stays) and $13,890 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 790 cases).
What is Swedish Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $112,814, 5.8× 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 Swedish Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Seattle Hand Surgery, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,864 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,617 less than an inpatient stay at Swedish Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Swedish Medical Center compare with other Washington hospitals?
Medicare paid Swedish Medical Center more than 88% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.