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Abbeville, LA 70510 · CMS Certification Number 190034. 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 Abbeville General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,654 | $43,782 | 3.0× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 60 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Abbeville General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Abbeville General Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,654 (MS-DRG 470, 12 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Abbeville General Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $43,782, 3.0× 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 Abbeville General Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. New Iberia Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 19.9 mi away, is paid about $7,992 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,662 less than an inpatient stay at Abbeville General Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Abbeville General Hospital compare with other Louisiana hospitals?
Abbeville General Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 80% of the 10 Louisiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.