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Parkersburg, WV 26101 · CMS Certification Number 510058. 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 Camden Clark Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,785 | $45,836 | 3.3× | $10,897 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,374 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,143 | $52,365 | 3.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 343 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Camden Clark Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Camden Clark Medical Center an average of $13,785 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 42 stays) and $10,897 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 154 cases).
What is Camden Clark Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $45,836, 3.3× 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 Camden Clark Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ohio Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 6.5 mi away, is paid about $8,086 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,699 less than an inpatient stay at Camden Clark Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Camden Clark Medical Center compare with other West Virginia hospitals?
Medicare paid Camden Clark Medical Center less than 50% of the 10 West Virginia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.