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Noblesville, IN 46060 · CMS Certification Number 150059. 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 Riverview Health
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,859 | $77,060 | 5.6× | $11,719 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,531 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,454 | $77,179 | 5.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 162 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Riverview Health for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Riverview Health for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,859 (MS-DRG 470, 13 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,719 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 133 cases).
What is Riverview Health's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $77,060, 5.6× 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 Riverview Health?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Community Surgery Center Hamilton, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,860 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,999 less than an inpatient stay at Riverview Health. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Riverview Health compare with other Indiana hospitals?
Riverview Health's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 79% of the 34 Indiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.