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Kansas City, KS 66112 · CMS Certification Number 170146. 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 Providence Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,592 | $95,402 | 7.0× | $11,480 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 400 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Providence Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Providence Medical Center an average of $13,592 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 14 stays) and $11,480 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 16 cases).
What is Providence Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $95,402, 7.0× 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 Providence Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ku Med West ASC, an orthopedic surgery center 7.0 mi away, is paid about $8,659 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,933 less than an inpatient stay at Providence Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Providence Medical Center compare with other Kansas hospitals?
Medicare paid Providence Medical Center less than 67% of the 21 Kansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.