Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comIndiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Muncie, IN 47303 · CMS Certification Number 150089. 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 Ball Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,221 | $134,245 | 8.8× | $11,778 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,813 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,150 | $118,612 | 6.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 379 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 Ball Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,221 (MS-DRG 470, 27 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,778 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 98 cases).
What is Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $134,245, 8.8× 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 Ball Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Central Indiana Orthopedic Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 5.0 mi away, is paid about $8,531 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,690 less than an inpatient stay at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital compare with other Indiana hospitals?
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 68% of the 34 Indiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.