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Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 · CMS Certification Number 160045. 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 St Lukes Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,910 | $51,961 | 4.0× | $11,245 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,038 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,634 | $48,746 | 3.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 532 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Lukes Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to St Lukes Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $12,910 (MS-DRG 470, 19 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,245 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 319 cases).
What is St Lukes Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $51,961, 4.0× 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 St Lukes Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,447 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,463 less than an inpatient stay at St Lukes Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Lukes Hospital compare with other Iowa hospitals?
St Lukes Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 73% of the 15 Iowa hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.