Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comBaton Rouge General Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Baton Rouge, LA 70809 · CMS Certification Number 190065. 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 Baton Rouge General Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,835 | $56,669 | 3.8× | $10,159 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,797 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,390 | $55,804 | 3.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 384 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Baton Rouge General Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Baton Rouge General Medical Center an average of $14,835 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 16 stays) and $10,159 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 32 cases).
What is Baton Rouge General Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $56,669, 3.8× 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 Baton Rouge General Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Interventional Pain Management Center, an orthopedic surgery center 3.6 mi away, is paid about $8,217 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,618 less than an inpatient stay at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Baton Rouge General Medical Center compare with other Louisiana hospitals?
Medicare paid Baton Rouge General Medical Center more than 90% of the 10 Louisiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.