Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comRhode Island: one knee, three prices
What Medicare pays Rhode Island hospitals and surgery centers for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what hospitals list, and which cost the most and the least.
Rhode Island has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Lowest Medicare payment
| Hospital | City | Inpatient paid | List price | Outpatient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County Hospital Inc | Wakefield | $14,859 | $41,161 | $13,235 |
| Newport Hospital | Newport | $14,973 | $32,210 | $13,335 |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | $17,627 | $31,533 | $13,335 |
Highest Medicare payment
| Hospital | City | Inpatient paid | List price | Outpatient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | $17,627 | $31,533 | $13,335 |
| Newport Hospital | Newport | $14,973 | $32,210 | $13,335 |
| South County Hospital Inc | Wakefield | $14,859 | $41,161 | $13,235 |
Every Rhode Island hospital (8)
- Kent County Memorial Hospital Warwick
- Newport Hospital Newport
- Our Lady of Fatima Hospital North Providence
- Rhode Island Hospital Providence
- Roger Williams Medical Center Providence
- South County Hospital Inc Wakefield
- The Miriam Hospital Providence
- Westerly Hospital Westerly
Orthopedic surgery centers (2)
- Crossings Surgery Center Warwick · $9,054
- University Orthopedics East Bay Surgery Center East Providence · $9,054
Questions
How much does Medicare pay for a knee replacement in Rhode Island?
In 2024 Medicare paid Rhode Island hospitals a median $14,973 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 3 hospitals) and a median $13,335 per outpatient case. An orthopedic surgery center is paid about $9,054 for a knee.
Which Rhode Island hospitals does Medicare pay least for a joint replacement?
South County Hospital Inc ($14,859), Newport Hospital ($14,973), The Miriam Hospital ($17,627).
What do Rhode Island hospitals list for a joint replacement?
The median list (chargemaster) price is $32,210, about 2.2× what Medicare pays.
Does Rhode Island have a certificate-of-need law?
Rhode Island has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers. The FY2027 budget, signed June 12, 2026, removed ASCs (surgicenters and multi-practice ambulatory surgery centers) from CON; hospitals, nursing facilities, and hospice remain covered.