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Munster, IN 46321 · CMS Certification Number 150165. 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 Franciscan Health Munster
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,223 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $32,411 | — | $20,620–$42,436 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $42,436 | — | 1 |
| BCBS (other) | $32,411 | — | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $32,411 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $32,411 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $20,620 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 63 beds
Indiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Franciscan Health Munster for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,223 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 157 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Franciscan Health Munster?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Munster Specialty Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,617 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Franciscan Health Munster for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $32,411 across 5 insurers, ranging from $20,620 to $42,436.