Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota in New Jersey
MS-DRG 469: Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity with mcc or tota
$154,270typical hospital bill
$28,007typical amount paid
$24,647–$36,639range paid across 3 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $154,270 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro | Plainsboro | 12 | $159,337 | $24,647 | |
| Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus | Atlantic City | 11 | $122,744 | $28,007 | |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 11 | $154,270 | $36,639 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.