Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comTouro Infirmary: what a joint replacement costs
New Orleans, LA 70115 · CMS Certification Number 190046. 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 Touro Infirmary
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,836 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,754 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,314 | $95,599 | 5.5× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 341 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Touro Infirmary for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $10,836 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 127 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Touro Infirmary?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Vivere-Audubon Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,228 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.