Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSt Tammany Parish Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Covington, LA 70433 · CMS Certification Number 190045. 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 St Tammany Parish Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,461 | $145,131 | 10.0× | $10,941 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,754 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,996 | $102,500 | 7.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 281 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Tammany Parish Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid St Tammany Parish Hospital an average of $14,461 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 11 stays) and $10,941 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 98 cases).
What is St Tammany Parish Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $145,131, 10.0× 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 St Tammany Parish Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Olol Pontchartrain Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,228 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,233 less than an inpatient stay at St Tammany Parish Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Tammany Parish Hospital compare with other Louisiana hospitals?
Medicare paid St Tammany Parish Hospital more than 70% of the 10 Louisiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.