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Waterloo, IA 50703 · CMS Certification Number 160110. 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 Allen Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,079 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,909 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,667 | $43,272 | 3.0× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,042 | — | $19,132–$24,336 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $24,336 | — | 1 |
| HealthPartners | $21,042 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $19,132 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-28); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-28); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 234 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Allen Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,079 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 116 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Allen Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. The Surgery Center at United Medical Park, an orthopedic surgery center 9.5 mi away, is paid about $8,093 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Allen Hospital 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 $21,042 across 3 insurers, ranging from $19,132 to $24,336.