Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSt Joseph Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Bloomington, IL 61701 · CMS Certification Number 140162. 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 St Joseph Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,472 | $80,686 | 6.0× | $12,146 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,145 | $78,256 | 5.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 180 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Joseph Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center an average of $13,472 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 25 stays) and $12,146 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 146 cases).
What is St Joseph Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $80,686, 6.0× 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 St Joseph Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Eastland Medical Plaza Surgicenter, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,405 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,067 less than an inpatient stay at St Joseph Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Joseph Medical Center compare with other Illinois hospitals?
Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center less than 93% of the 45 Illinois hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.