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Sulphur, LA 70663 · CMS Certification Number 190013. 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 West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,415 | $19,194 | 1.4× | $11,044 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,624 |
Quality
Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 110 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,415 (MS-DRG 470, 12 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,044 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 53 cases).
What is West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $19,194, 1.4× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgicare of Lake Charles, an orthopedic surgery center 11.9 mi away, is paid about $8,162 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,253 less than an inpatient stay at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital compare with other Louisiana hospitals?
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 60% of the 10 Louisiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.