Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAscension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.: what a joint replacement costs
Wichita, KS 67214 · CMS Certification Number 170122. 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 Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,333 | $61,750 | 4.0× | $11,223 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,104 | $53,779 | 3.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1412 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. an average of $15,333 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 24 stays) and $11,223 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 89 cases).
What is Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.'s list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $61,750, 4.0× 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 Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Precision Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 5.1 mi away, is paid about $8,249 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,084 less than an inpatient stay at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. compare with other Kansas hospitals?
Medicare paid Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. more than 81% of the 21 Kansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.