Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comIndiana University Health Arnett Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Lafayette, IN 47905 · CMS Certification Number 150173. 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 Arnett Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,084 | $150,331 | 10.7× | $11,554 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,579 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,664 | $123,283 | 7.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 191 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 Arnett Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,084 (MS-DRG 470, 23 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,554 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 122 cases).
What is Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $150,331, 10.7× 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 Arnett Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Unity Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,738 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,346 less than an inpatient stay at Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital compare with other Indiana hospitals?
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 65% of the 34 Indiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.