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What Medicare pays District of Columbia hospitals and surgery centers for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what hospitals list, and which cost the most and the least.
District of Columbia requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.
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Lowest average total payment per stay
| Hospital | City | Inpatient avg total payment | List price | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | $14,929 | $66,616 | $13,356 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | $21,259 | $116,619 | $13,444 |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | $22,494 | $159,832 | $13,444 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | $23,223 | $90,451 | $13,045 |
Highest average total payment per stay
| Hospital | City | Inpatient avg total payment | List price | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | $23,223 | $90,451 | $13,045 |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | $22,494 | $159,832 | $13,444 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | $21,259 | $116,619 | $13,444 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | $14,929 | $66,616 | $13,356 |
Every District of Columbia hospital (4)
- George Washington Univ Hospital Washington
- Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center Washington
- Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington
Orthopedic surgery centers (1)
- Medstar Surgery Center at Lafayette Centre Washington · $9,158
Questions
How much does Medicare pay for a knee replacement in District of Columbia?
In 2024 the median average total payment to District of Columbia hospitals was $21,877 per Medicare inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 4 hospitals; Medicare's payment plus the patient's share), and the median Medicare allowed amount was $13,400 per outpatient case. An orthopedic surgery center is paid about $9,158 for a knee.
Which District of Columbia hospitals have the lowest Medicare payment for a joint replacement?
Sibley Memorial Hospital ($14,929), Medstar Washington Hospital Center ($21,259), George Washington Univ Hospital ($22,494) (average total payment per inpatient stay, patient share included).
What do District of Columbia hospitals list for a joint replacement?
The median list (chargemaster) price is $103,535, about 4.7× the median average total payment for a Medicare stay.
Does District of Columbia have a certificate-of-need law?
District of Columbia requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers. CON is required for new institutional health services and health care facilities, which include ambulatory surgical facilities.