Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comOwensboro Health Regional Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Owensboro, KY 42303 · CMS Certification Number 180038. 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 Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,183 | $95,046 | 5.9× | $12,046 |
| Shoulder replacement | $25,818 | $131,477 | 5.1× | $17,204 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,904 | $71,685 | 3.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 469 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Owensboro Health Regional Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,183 (MS-DRG 470, 17 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,046 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 184 cases).
What is Owensboro Health Regional Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $95,046, 5.9× 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 Owensboro Health Regional Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Owensboro Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,395 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,788 less than an inpatient stay at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Owensboro Health Regional Hospital compare with other Kentucky hospitals?
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 93% of the 14 Kentucky hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.