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Indianapolis, IN 46202 · CMS Certification Number 150056. 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 Indiana University Health
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,488 | $148,017 | 8.0× | $11,779 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,944 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $24,874 | $149,684 | 6.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1733 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Indiana University Health for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Indiana University Health for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $18,488 (MS-DRG 470, 35 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,779 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 210 cases).
What is Indiana University Health's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $148,017, 8.0× 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 Indiana University Health?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Roc Surgery LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,860 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,628 less than an inpatient stay at Indiana University Health. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Indiana University Health compare with other Indiana hospitals?
Indiana University Health's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 34 Indiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.