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Oak Lawn, IL 60453 · CMS Certification Number 140208. 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 Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,443 | $68,230 | 3.9× | $12,141 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,297 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,530 | $78,209 | 4.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 695 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center an average of $17,443 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 38 stays) and $12,141 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 197 cases).
What is Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $68,230, 3.9× 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 Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Palos Hills Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 3.9 mi away, is paid about $9,238 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,205 less than an inpatient stay at Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center compare with other Illinois hospitals?
Medicare paid Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center more than 80% of the 45 Illinois hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.