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Metairie, LA 70006 · CMS Certification Number 190176. 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 East Jefferson General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,680 | $136,096 | 8.7× | $10,719 |
| Shoulder replacement | $21,070 | $199,941 | 9.5× | $15,754 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,692 | $154,754 | 8.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 665 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay East Jefferson General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to East Jefferson General Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,680 (MS-DRG 470, 14 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,719 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 114 cases).
What is East Jefferson General Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $136,096, 8.7× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 East Jefferson General Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Crescent View Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,228 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,452 less than an inpatient stay at East Jefferson General Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does East Jefferson General Hospital compare with other Louisiana hospitals?
East Jefferson General Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 10 Louisiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.