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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare 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 the average total payment to University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,701 (MS-DRG 470, 38 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× 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 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?
University of Kansas Hlth System St Francis Campus's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 62% of the 21 Kansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.