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Shreveport, LA 71103 · CMS Certification Number 190111. 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 Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,310 | $92,115 | 6.9× | $11,297 |
| Shoulder replacement | $19,635 | $93,439 | 4.8× | $15,683 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,575 | $83,618 | 5.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 926 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc an average of $13,310 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 29 stays) and $11,297 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 406 cases).
What is Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $92,115, 6.9× 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 Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Red River Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 7.7 mi away, is paid about $8,157 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,153 less than an inpatient stay at Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc compare with other Louisiana hospitals?
Medicare paid Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc less than 50% of the 10 Louisiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.