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Tacoma, WA 98405 · CMS Certification Number 500129. 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 Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,960 | $90,664 | 5.0× | $13,010 |
| Shoulder replacement | $24,726 | $102,672 | 4.2× | $19,156 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,519 | $93,882 | 5.1× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $41,449 | 2.3× | $31,559–$51,887 | 9 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $51,887 | 2.9× | 1 |
| Aetna | $49,226 | 2.7× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $42,997 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $42,899 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Uniform Medical | $41,449 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Regence BlueShield | $41,063 | 2.3× | 1 |
| First Choice | $40,322 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Premera Blue Cross | $35,161 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Community Health Plan of Washington | $31,559 | 1.8× | 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% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 521 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,960 (MS-DRG 470, 32 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,010 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 203 cases).
What is Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $90,664, 5.0× 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 Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Tacoma Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,875 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,085 less than an inpatient stay at Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital compare with other Washington hospitals?
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 73% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Tacoma General Allenmore 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 $41,449 across 9 insurers, ranging from $31,559 to $51,887.