Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comElkhart General Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Elkhart, IN 46514 · CMS Certification Number 150018. 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 Elkhart General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,137 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,536 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,633 | $82,017 | 5.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 297 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Elkhart General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $12,137 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 79 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Elkhart General Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Osmc Outpatient Surgery Center , an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,672 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.