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Hobart, IN 46342 · CMS Certification Number 150034. 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 St Mary Medical Center Inc
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,138 | $50,105 | 3.5× | $12,240 |
| Shoulder replacement | $21,502 | $70,722 | 3.3× | $17,488 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,757 | $53,293 | 3.6× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $30,477 | 2.2× | $19,289–$47,134 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $47,134 | 3.3× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $34,074 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Cigna | $30,477 | 2.2× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $25,875 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Humana | $19,289 | 1.4× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 176 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Mary Medical Center Inc for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to St Mary Medical Center Inc for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,138 (MS-DRG 470, 74 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,240 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 179 cases).
What is St Mary Medical Center Inc's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $50,105, 3.5× 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 St Mary Medical Center Inc?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Broadwest Specialty Surgical Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 5.3 mi away, is paid about $8,617 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,521 less than an inpatient stay at St Mary Medical Center Inc. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Mary Medical Center Inc compare with other Indiana hospitals?
St Mary Medical Center Inc's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 62% of the 34 Indiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay St Mary Medical Center 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 $30,477 across 5 insurers, ranging from $19,289 to $47,134.