Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comOchsner Lafayette General Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Lafayette, LA 70503 · CMS Certification Number 190002. 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 Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,217 | $84,661 | 6.4× | $10,826 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,901 | $112,665 | 6.3× | $15,464 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,434 | $98,286 | 6.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 2.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 526 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center an average of $13,217 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 117 stays) and $10,826 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 178 cases).
What is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $84,661, 6.4× 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 Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,992 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,225 less than an inpatient stay at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center compare with other Louisiana hospitals?
Medicare paid Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center less than 60% of the 10 Louisiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.