Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comNorthern Louisiana Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Ruston, LA 71270 · CMS Certification Number 190086. 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 Northern Louisiana Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,930 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 65 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Northern Louisiana Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $10,930 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 18 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Northern Louisiana Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Louisiana Surgery Center , an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,585 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.