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Slidell, LA 70458 · CMS Certification Number 190040. 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 Slidell Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,872 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,508 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,524 | $67,609 | 5.0× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,729 | — | $12,451–$24,908 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $24,908 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $24,429 | — | 1 |
| BCBS Louisiana | $23,729 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $19,119 | — | 1 |
| Ochsner Health Plan | $12,451 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 313 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Slidell Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,872 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 107 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Slidell Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Olol Pontchartrain Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 24.9 mi away, is paid about $8,228 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Slidell Memorial Hospital for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $23,729 across 5 insurers, ranging from $12,451 to $24,908.