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Belleville, IL 62226 · CMS Certification Number 140185. 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 Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,044 | $52,696 | 3.8× | $12,098 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,367 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,872 | $62,350 | 3.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 341 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Memorial Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,044 (MS-DRG 470, 50 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,098 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 217 cases).
What is Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $52,696, 3.8× 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 Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Edwardsville Ambulatory Surg Ctr LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 15.1 mi away, is paid about $8,800 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,244 less than an inpatient stay at Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Memorial Hospital compare with other Illinois hospitals?
Memorial Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 80% of the 45 Illinois hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.