Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAllen Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,079 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,909 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,667 | $43,272 | 3.0× | — |
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?
Medicare allowed an average of $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.