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Council Bluffs, IA 51503 · CMS Certification Number 160028. 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 Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,333 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,757 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,753 | $77,133 | 4.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 194 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,333 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 40 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Bergan Mercy Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 13.9 mi away, is paid about $8,854 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.