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Indianapolis, IN 46219 · CMS Certification Number 150074. 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 Community Hospital East
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,500 | $84,941 | 5.5× | $11,642 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,944 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,007 | $93,792 | 5.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 263 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Community Hospital East for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Community Hospital East an average of $15,500 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 15 stays) and $11,642 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 93 cases).
What is Community Hospital East's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $84,941, 5.5× 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 Community Hospital East?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Community Surgery Center East, an orthopedic surgery center 3.3 mi away, is paid about $8,860 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,640 less than an inpatient stay at Community Hospital East. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Community Hospital East compare with other Indiana hospitals?
Medicare paid Community Hospital East more than 74% of the 34 Indiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.