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Gary, IN 46402 · CMS Certification Number 150002. 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 Methodist Hospitals Inc
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,360 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,488 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $27,516 | — | $23,850–$29,898 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| MagnaCare (rental network) | $71,755 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $29,898 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $27,516 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $23,850 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-16); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-16); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 536 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Methodist Hospitals Inc for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,360 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 22 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Methodist Hospitals Inc?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Broadwest Specialty Surgical Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 9.4 mi away, is paid about $8,617 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Methodist Hospitals Inc for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $27,516 across 3 insurers, ranging from $23,850 to $29,898.