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Puyallup, WA 98372 · CMS Certification Number 500079. 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 Good Samaritan Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,644 | $94,165 | 6.0× | $13,443 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,156 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,655 | $92,520 | 5.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 365 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital an average of $15,644 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 12 stays) and $13,443 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 126 cases).
What is Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $94,165, 6.0× 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 Good Samaritan Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Puyallup Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,875 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,769 less than an inpatient stay at Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital compare with other Washington hospitals?
Medicare paid Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital less than 85% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.