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Lexington, KY 40536 · CMS Certification Number 180067. 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 University of Kentucky Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,191 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,725 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,344 | $87,868 | 4.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 791 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Kentucky Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,191 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 169 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University of Kentucky Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Shriners Hospital for Children Ambulatory Surgery, an orthopedic surgery center 2.2 mi away, is paid about $8,524 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.