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Shreveport, LA 71105 · CMS Certification Number 190041. 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 Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,348 |
| Shoulder replacement | $16,104 | $118,727 | 7.4× | $15,892 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,595 | $100,963 | 7.4× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,802 | — | $11,750–$25,332 | 15 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Louisiana | $25,332 | — | 1 |
| PPOplus | $24,066 | — | 1 |
| Gilsbar | $21,957 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $19,720 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $19,494 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $18,838 | — | 1 |
| Christus Health | $14,100 | — | 1 |
| LSU First Choice Verity | $13,802 | — | 1 |
| AllyAlign Health | $12,925 | — | 1 |
| Dignity Health | $12,102 | — | 1 |
| Peoples Health | $12,102 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $11,750 | — | 1 |
| Arcadian Health Plan | $11,750 | — | 1 |
| Coventry | $11,750 | — | 1 |
| Vantage Health Plan | $11,750 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-12); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-12); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 242 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,348 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 217 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Red River Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 5.1 mi away, is paid about $8,157 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System 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 $13,802 across 15 insurers, ranging from $11,750 to $25,332.