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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare 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× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $41,545 | 2.7× | $29,921–$51,887 | 9 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $51,887 | 3.3× | 1 |
| Aetna | $49,226 | 3.1× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $42,997 | 2.7× | 1 |
| Cigna | $42,899 | 2.7× | 1 |
| Regence BlueShield | $41,545 | 2.7× | 1 |
| Uniform Medical | $40,485 | 2.6× | 1 |
| First Choice | $40,322 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Premera Blue Cross | $35,161 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Community Health Plan of Washington | $29,921 | 1.9× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-08-27); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-08-27); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
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 the average total payment to Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,644 (MS-DRG 470, 12 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× 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 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?
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 85% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $41,545 across 9 insurers, ranging from $29,921 to $51,887.