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Kokomo, IN 46904 · CMS Certification Number 150010. 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 Ascension St Vincent Kokomo
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,568 | $116,228 | 8.0× | $12,016 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 167 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ascension St Vincent Kokomo for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Ascension St Vincent Kokomo an average of $14,568 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 11 stays) and $12,016 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 50 cases).
What is Ascension St Vincent Kokomo's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $116,228, 8.0× 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 Ascension St Vincent Kokomo?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Sycamore Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 3.1 mi away, is paid about $8,933 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,635 less than an inpatient stay at Ascension St Vincent Kokomo. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ascension St Vincent Kokomo compare with other Indiana hospitals?
Medicare paid Ascension St Vincent Kokomo more than 59% of the 34 Indiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.