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Florence, KY 41042 · CMS Certification Number 180045. 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 St Elizabeth Florence
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,734 | $48,626 | 3.8× | $11,076 |
| Shoulder replacement | $16,867 | $84,740 | 5.0× | $16,010 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,504 | $53,536 | 3.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 231 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Elizabeth Florence for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid St Elizabeth Florence an average of $12,734 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 25 stays) and $11,076 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 239 cases).
What is St Elizabeth Florence's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $48,626, 3.8× 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 St Elizabeth Florence?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Heritage Development Partners, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 5.4 mi away, is paid about $8,643 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,091 less than an inpatient stay at St Elizabeth Florence. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Elizabeth Florence compare with other Kentucky hospitals?
Medicare paid St Elizabeth Florence less than 86% of the 14 Kentucky hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.