Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comPrinceton Community Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Princeton, WV 24740 · CMS Certification Number 510046. 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 Princeton Community Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,160 | $61,411 | 4.7× | $11,294 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,668 | $58,085 | 4.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 267 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Princeton Community Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Princeton Community Hospital an average of $13,160 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 14 stays) and $11,294 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 198 cases).
What is Princeton Community Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $61,411, 4.7× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Princeton Community Hospital compare with other West Virginia hospitals?
Medicare paid Princeton Community Hospital less than 80% of the 10 West Virginia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.