Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAscension St Vincent Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Indianapolis, IN 46260 · CMS Certification Number 150084. 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 Ascension St Vincent Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,620 | $107,497 | 6.1× | $11,404 |
| Shoulder replacement | $21,912 | $125,099 | 5.7× | $16,684 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,377 | $97,937 | 5.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 779 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ascension St Vincent Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Ascension St Vincent Hospital an average of $17,620 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 18 stays) and $11,404 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 80 cases).
What is Ascension St Vincent Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $107,497, 6.1× 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 Ascension St Vincent Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Iu Health Surgery Center - Harcourt, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,860 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,760 less than an inpatient stay at Ascension St Vincent Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ascension St Vincent Hospital compare with other Indiana hospitals?
Medicare paid Ascension St Vincent Hospital more than 97% of the 34 Indiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.