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Was I overcharged for MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC in Baltimore, MD?

Hospitals in BALTIMORE, MD charge $26,063–$65,768 for MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC. Medicare pays $31,829.

By Priya Iyengar , Senior Billing Analyst · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Priya Iyengar leads the billing code review team at BillRazor Research. She analyzes NCCI bundling edits, DRG coding, and regional rate variation. Expertise: NCCI bundling, DRG analysis, regional pricing.

8 hospitals compared
CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$72.3K
$39.5K
Well above average
Baltimore average vs. benchmarks: $31.8K (Medicare rate) · $34.1K (City median)
$31,830
Medicare rate
$39,517
Baltimore average
$26,063–$65,768
Price range
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Hospitals
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If you received a bill for MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC in BALTIMORE, here's how to evaluate it. The 8 hospitals in BALTIMORE charge between $26,063 and $65,768. The city average is $39,517, which is 1.2x the Medicare benchmark of $31,829.

Hospital charges for MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC in Baltimore

Hospital Charge
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER INC Lowest $26,063
JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER $27,982
SAINT AGNES HOSPITAL $28,939
MEDSTAR UNION MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $30,899
GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER $37,352
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, THE $48,996
SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE $50,139
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER Highest $65,768

What you can do

1
Request an itemized bill

Call the hospital billing department and request a full itemized bill (UB-04 form). This shows every charge by line item, making it easier to spot errors.

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Compare against benchmarks

Medicare pays $31,829 for MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC. The BALTIMORE average is $39,517. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC in Baltimore

How do I know if I was overcharged for MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC in BALTIMORE?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $31,829 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in BALTIMORE, MD is $39,517. If your bill is significantly above $39,517, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC in BALTIMORE, MD?
Based on data from 8 hospitals in BALTIMORE, the average charge is $39,517. Prices range from $26,063 to $65,768. Medicare pays $31,829.
What should I do if I think my MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC bill is too high?
Three steps: (1) Request an itemized bill — hospitals are required to provide one. (2) Compare each line item against Medicare benchmarks using a tool like BillRazor. (3) If errors are found, dispute the charges in writing. Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors.
Can I negotiate a lower price for MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC?
Yes. Cash-pay patients can often negotiate 30–60% off chargemaster rates. You can also ask about payment plans, financial assistance programs, or whether an ASC (surgery center) option is available. The cheapest option in BALTIMORE is 26063.39 — about $26,063.

Related pricing data

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER INC pricing
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Data: Federal hospital payment data, FY 2024. Hospital charges are average covered charges reported to the federal government. All publicly available under federal law.

Methodology: Fair price benchmarks are based on Medicare reimbursement rates and city-level charge distributions. The gauge shows where a price falls relative to the Medicare rate (green), city median (yellow), and highest hospital charge (red).

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use

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