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Lawrence, KS 66044 · CMS Certification Number 170137. 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 Lmh
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,846 | $63,017 | 4.2× | $12,246 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,076 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,852 | $73,355 | 4.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 157 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Lmh for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Lmh an average of $14,846 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 38 stays) and $12,246 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 229 cases).
What is Lmh's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $63,017, 4.2× 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 Lmh?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Lawrence Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 8.2 mi away, is paid about $8,545 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,301 less than an inpatient stay at Lmh. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Lmh compare with other Kansas hospitals?
Medicare paid Lmh more than 62% of the 21 Kansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.