Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in Oregon
What 4 hospitals in Oregon charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$114,638
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$25,048
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$20,639
Average per stay
State rank
#35 of 39
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Oregon billed an average of $114,638 for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities, about 4.6 times the average total payment of $25,048. That payment is 11% above the U.S. average of $22,521.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $25,048Billed $114,638
About 22¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Oregon billed for this stay.
Oregon hospitals: major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
Every Oregon hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Valley Medical CenterMedford | 20 | $110,143 | $25,790 | $22,437 |
| McKenzie-Willamette Medical CenterSpringfield | 16 | $113,962 | $21,731 | $17,678 |
| Sacred Heart Medical Center - RiverbendSpringfield | 15 | $131,430 | $22,788 | $18,300 |
| OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland | 13 | $103,013 | $30,597 | $24,215 |
Lowest and highest payments in Oregon
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| McKenzie-Willamette Medical CenterSpringfield, OR | $21,731 |
|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Medical Center - RiverbendSpringfield, OR | $22,788 |
| Rogue Valley Medical CenterMedford, OR | $25,790 |
| OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland, OR | $30,597 |
Highest
| OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland, OR | $30,597 |
|---|---|
| Rogue Valley Medical CenterMedford, OR | $25,790 |
| Sacred Heart Medical Center - RiverbendSpringfield, OR | $22,788 |
| McKenzie-Willamette Medical CenterSpringfield, OR | $21,731 |
Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in other states
Questions
How much does major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities cost in Oregon?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483) at 4 hospitals in Oregon was billed at $114,638 on average, while the average total payment was $25,048, of which Medicare paid $20,639. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Oregon, average charges were 4.6 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.