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Overland Park, KS 66213 · CMS Certification Number 170185. 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 Saint Luke's South Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,354 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,241 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,507 | $75,328 | 5.6× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $31,575 | — | $12,948–$83,173 | 8 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica | $83,173 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $59,838 | — | 1 |
| BCBS Kansas | $45,975 | — | 1 |
| BCBS (other) | $31,865 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $31,285 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $16,464 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $12,948 | — | 1 |
| Transplants-Case Rates | $12,948 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 202 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Saint Luke's South Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,354 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 157 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Saint Luke's South Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Saint Luke's South Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,659 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Saint Luke's South Hospital for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $31,575 across 8 insurers, ranging from $12,948 to $83,173.