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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare 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 the average total payment to Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,807 (MS-DRG 470, 17 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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?
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 10 Arkansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.