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Spokane, WA 99210 · CMS Certification Number 500044. 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 Multicare Deaconess Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,785 | $104,855 | 6.2× | $12,707 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,764 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 388 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Multicare Deaconess Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Multicare Deaconess Hospital an average of $16,785 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 18 stays) and $12,707 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 168 cases).
What is Multicare Deaconess Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $104,855, 6.2× 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 Multicare Deaconess Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, P.S., an orthopedic surgery center 1.3 mi away, is paid about $9,452 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,333 less than an inpatient stay at Multicare Deaconess Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Multicare Deaconess Hospital compare with other Washington hospitals?
Medicare paid Multicare Deaconess Hospital less than 50% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.