Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSaint Joseph Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Lexington, KY 40504 · CMS Certification Number 180010. 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 Joseph Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,266 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,738 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 468 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Saint Joseph Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,266 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 165 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Saint Joseph Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Lexington Surgery Center, Ltd, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,524 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.