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Topeka, KS 66606 · CMS Certification Number 170016. 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 University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,701 | $75,474 | 5.5× | $11,155 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,241 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,812 | $63,804 | 4.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 378 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus an average of $13,701 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 38 stays) and $11,155 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 200 cases).
What is University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $75,474, 5.5× what Medicare paid. 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 University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Tallgrass Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 9.6 mi away, is paid about $8,247 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,454 less than an inpatient stay at University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus compare with other Kansas hospitals?
Medicare paid University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus less than 62% of the 21 Kansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.