Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comTacoma General Allenmore Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient 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× | — |
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 Medicare paid Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital an average of $17,960 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 32 stays) and $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× 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 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?
Medicare paid Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital more than 73% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.