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Danville, IN 46122 · CMS Certification Number 150005. 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 Hendricks Regional Health
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,051 | $59,334 | 4.2× | $11,872 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,487 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,822 | $64,209 | 3.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $35,309 | 2.5× | $25,032–$59,302 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $59,302 | 4.2× | 1 |
| SagamoreHealth Network | $37,166 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Sagamore Health Incumbent Program | $35,309 | 2.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $28,015 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $25,032 | 1.8× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-20); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-20); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 160 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Hendricks Regional Health for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Hendricks Regional Health for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,051 (MS-DRG 470, 20 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,872 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 198 cases).
What is Hendricks Regional Health's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $59,334, 4.2× 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 Hendricks Regional Health?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. West Indy Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.9 mi away, is paid about $8,860 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,191 less than an inpatient stay at Hendricks Regional Health. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Hendricks Regional Health compare with other Indiana hospitals?
Hendricks Regional Health's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 71% of the 34 Indiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Hendricks Regional Health 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 $35,309 across 5 insurers, ranging from $25,032 to $59,302.