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North Little Rock, AR 72117 · CMS Certification Number 040036. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,807 | $63,055 | 4.0× | $11,082 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,777 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,219 | $72,383 | 4.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 225 beds
Arkansas has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock an average of $15,807 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 17 stays) and $11,082 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 311 cases).
What is Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $63,055, 4.0× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Springhill Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,420 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,387 less than an inpatient stay at Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock compare with other Arkansas hospitals?
Medicare paid Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock more than 100% of the 10 Arkansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.