Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comUniversity of Kansas Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Kansas City, KS 66160 · CMS Certification Number 170040. 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 Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,164 | $122,904 | 7.6× | $11,435 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,169 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,036 | $129,822 | 7.2× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 1045 beds
Kansas has no certificate-of-need law.
Open the interactive price tagBuild a reportAll Kansas hospitals
Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Kansas Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to University of Kansas Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,164 (MS-DRG 470, 14 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,435 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 287 cases).
What is University of Kansas Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $122,904, 7.6× 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 Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ascentist Ear, Nose and Throat Institute, an orthopedic surgery center 5.8 mi away, is paid about $8,659 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,505 less than an inpatient stay at University of Kansas Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Kansas Hospital compare with other Kansas hospitals?
University of Kansas Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 90% of the 21 Kansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.