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Louisville, KY 40202 · CMS Certification Number 180040. 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 Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,711 | $99,171 | 6.7× | $11,068 |
| Shoulder replacement | $18,645 | $90,934 | 4.9× | $15,696 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,851 | $61,875 | 3.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1261 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital an average of $14,711 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 54 stays) and $11,068 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 277 cases).
What is Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $99,171, 6.7× what Medicare paid. 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 Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Advanced Regional Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 6.3 mi away, is paid about $8,502 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,209 less than an inpatient stay at Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital compare with other Kentucky hospitals?
Medicare paid Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital more than 64% of the 14 Kentucky hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.