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London, KY 40741 · CMS Certification Number 180011. 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 Chi Saint Joseph London
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,893 | $62,483 | 4.8× | $10,825 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,604 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,778 | 1.8× | $20,601–$26,571 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| CareSource | $26,571 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $23,938 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Humana | $23,618 | 1.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $20,601 | 1.6× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-02-28); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-02-28); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 120 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Chi Saint Joseph London for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Chi Saint Joseph London for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $12,893 (MS-DRG 470, 12 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,825 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 46 cases).
What is Chi Saint Joseph London's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $62,483, 4.8× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Chi Saint Joseph London?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Baptist Health Cumberland Valley Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 15.4 mi away, is paid about $8,082 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,811 less than an inpatient stay at Chi Saint Joseph London. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Chi Saint Joseph London compare with other Kentucky hospitals?
Chi Saint Joseph London's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 79% of the 14 Kentucky hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Chi Saint Joseph London 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 $23,778 across 4 insurers, ranging from $20,601 to $26,571.