Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)
Facility: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)
On the higher side — 2 of 3 other DC hospitals charge less.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 4 DC hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) is about $27,638 (about 2.0× the $14,044 Medicare rate). Medstar Georgetown University Hospital charges insurers about $38,368 — above the fair price. Located in Washington, DC.
This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less
Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $27,638. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
5 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.
| Insurance company | Price range | vs. Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcaremajor | $17,671 - $54,794 | 126% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $17,671 - $44,598 | 126% |
| Aetnamajor | $18,202 - $64,356 | 130% |
| Cignamajor | $55,151 - $81,473 | 393% |
| Humanamajor | $18,555 | 132% |
| + 1 smaller / regional plan | $18,555 |
Self-Pay How to get the cash price
Insurance Before you use insurance
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost
A rough estimate of what you’d pay with insurance (deductible + coinsurance) versus paying the cash price yourself.
Other Procedures at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Compare: Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at other DC hospitals
- Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital - Capitol Hill · Washington $26,229
- George Washington Univ Hospital · Washington $33,498
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center · Washington $40,615
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.