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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 Medicare payment
| Hospital | City | Inpatient paid | List price | Outpatient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Medicare payment
| Hospital | City | Inpatient paid | List price | Outpatient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Medicare paid District of Columbia hospitals a median $21,877 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 4 hospitals) and a median $13,400 per outpatient case. An orthopedic surgery center is paid about $9,158 for a knee.
Which District of Columbia hospitals does Medicare pay least for a joint replacement?
Sibley Memorial Hospital ($14,929), Medstar Washington Hospital Center ($21,259), George Washington Univ Hospital ($22,494).
What do District of Columbia hospitals list for a joint replacement?
The median list (chargemaster) price is $103,535, about 4.7× what Medicare pays.
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.