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Columbus, IN 47201 · CMS Certification Number 150112. 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 Columbus Regional Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,197 | $57,277 | 4.0× | $11,879 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,109 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,815 | $60,419 | 3.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 160 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Columbus Regional Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Columbus Regional Hospital an average of $14,197 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 17 stays) and $11,879 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 49 cases).
What is Columbus Regional Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $57,277, 4.0× 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 Columbus Regional Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Columbus Specialty Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 10.6 mi away, is paid about $8,904 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,293 less than an inpatient stay at Columbus Regional Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Columbus Regional Hospital compare with other Indiana hospitals?
Medicare paid Columbus Regional Hospital less than 53% of the 34 Indiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.