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Longview, WA 98632 · CMS Certification Number 500041. 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 Peacehealth St John Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,430 | $113,439 | 6.9× | $14,337 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,152 | $154,857 | 8.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 368 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Peacehealth St John Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Peacehealth St John Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,430 (MS-DRG 470, 16 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,337 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 48 cases).
What is Peacehealth St John Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $113,439, 6.9× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Peacehealth St John Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Pacific Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,475 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,955 less than an inpatient stay at Peacehealth St John Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Peacehealth St John Medical Center compare with other Washington hospitals?
Peacehealth St John Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 65% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.