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

Hospitals in BOSTON, MA charge $28,037–$79,466 for MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC. Medicare pays $18,931.

By David Park , Healthcare Cost Researcher · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

David Park researches procedure pricing and insurance reimbursement patterns at BillRazor Research. He specializes in cost comparison across care settings and metropolitan areas. Expertise: procedure pricing, insurance reimbursement, cost comparison.

6 hospitals compared
CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$87.4K
$51.5K
Well above average
Boston average vs. benchmarks: $18.9K (Medicare rate) · $46.4K (City median)
$18,931
Medicare rate
$51,518
Boston average
$28,037–$79,466
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 BOSTON, here's how to evaluate it. The 6 hospitals in BOSTON charge between $28,037 and $79,466. The city average is $51,517, which is 2.7x the Medicare benchmark of $18,931.

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

Hospital Charge
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER Lowest $28,037
NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL $29,394
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER $43,446
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER $49,344
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL $79,419
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL Highest $79,466

What you can do

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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 $18,931 for MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC. The BOSTON average is $51,517. 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 Boston

How do I know if I was overcharged for MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC in BOSTON?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $18,931 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in BOSTON, MA is $51,517. If your bill is significantly above $51,517, 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 BOSTON, MA?
Based on data from 6 hospitals in BOSTON, the average charge is $51,517. Prices range from $28,037 to $79,466. Medicare pays $18,931.
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 BOSTON is 28037.31 — about $28,037.

Related pricing data

MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC cost guideNational pricing breakdown across care settings
Boston, MA hospital pricingCompare all hospitals in Boston
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER pricing
NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL 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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