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Mount Sterling, KY 40353 · CMS Certification Number 180064. 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 Mount Sterling
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,044 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,908 | — | $18,329–$30,759 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| CareSource | $30,759 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $19,300 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $18,516 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $18,329 | — | 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
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 63 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Chi Saint Joseph Mount Sterling for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,044 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 49 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Chi Saint Joseph Mount Sterling?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Baptist Health Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 23.8 mi away, is paid about $8,524 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Chi Saint Joseph Mount Sterling 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 $18,908 across 4 insurers, ranging from $18,329 to $30,759.