Hip or knee replacement (major joint of the leg), without major complications at Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital
MS-DRG 470 · Lawrence, MA
These are Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated August 1, 2024. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 8 Massachusetts hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $15,720.60, median $46,892.66, highest $129,225.75. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | 11.1 mi | $20,626.60 | $29,466.57 | 2026-04-01 |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose, MA | 18.5 mi | $129,225.75 | $184,608.22 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 24.5 mi | $15,720.60 | $15,720.60 | 2026-03-20 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | 24.6 mi | $58,443.23 | $77,924.31 | 2026-03-27 |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | 25.6 mi | $129,225.75 | $184,608.22 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | 26.1 mi | $63,826.09 | $85,101.46 | 2026-03-27 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | 27.1 mi | $35,167.87 | $46,890.49 | 2026-03-27 |
| Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain, MA | 28.2 mi | $35,342.09 | $47,122.79 | 2026-03-27 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for MS-DRG 470 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC line 16112 | inpatient | $5,490.50 – $32,082.99 |
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