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Wichita, KS 67214 · CMS Certification Number 170123. 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 Wesley Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,097 | $214,912 | 13.4× | $11,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,925 | $215,440 | 12.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 859 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Wesley Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Wesley Medical Center an average of $16,097 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 48 stays) and $11,148 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 128 cases).
What is Wesley Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $214,912, 13.4× 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 Wesley Medical Center?
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), $7,848 less than an inpatient stay at Wesley Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Wesley Medical Center compare with other Kansas hospitals?
Medicare paid Wesley Medical Center more than 86% of the 21 Kansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.