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Louisville, KY 40202 · CMS Certification Number 180141. 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 Louisville Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,170 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,529 | $100,712 | 4.7× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 404 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Louisville Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,170 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 13 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University of Louisville 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). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.