Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAscension Via Christi Hospital St. Teresa, Inc.: what a joint replacement costs
Wichita, KS 67235 · CMS Certification Number 170200. 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 Hospital St. Teresa, Inc.
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,223 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,878 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $12,584 | $48,374 | 3.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,378 | — | $10,731–$25,665 | 8 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humana | $25,665 | — | 1 |
| Smarthealth | $24,133 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $21,783 | — | 1 |
| Healthchoice Of Ok | $21,277 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $15,479 | — | 1 |
| Corizon | $13,894 | — | 1 |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $11,115 | — | 1 |
| Medica | $10,731 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 68 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Teresa, Inc. for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,223 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 19 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Teresa, Inc.?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center of Kansas, an orthopedic surgery center 5.9 mi away, is paid about $8,249 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Teresa, Inc. 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 $18,378 across 8 insurers, ranging from $10,731 to $25,665.