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Issaquah, WA 98029 · CMS Certification Number 500152. 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 Swedish Issaquah
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $13,270 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,987 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,417 | $130,090 | 6.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $43,778 | — | $25,739–$53,505 | 6 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $53,505 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $52,682 | — | 1 |
| First Choice | $49,280 | — | 1 |
| Premera Blue Cross | $38,275 | — | 1 |
| Providence Health Plan | $36,106 | — | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $25,739 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 120 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Swedish Issaquah for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,270 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 79 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Swedish Issaquah?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Overlake Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 10.0 mi away, is paid about $9,864 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Swedish Issaquah 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 $43,778 across 6 insurers, ranging from $25,739 to $53,505.