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Shreveport, LA 71101 · CMS Certification Number 190278. 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 Specialists Hospital Shreveport
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $11,486 | $52,963 | 4.6× | $10,917 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,614 |
Quality
Readmissions: 5.6%. For-profit · Acute · 15 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Specialists Hospital Shreveport for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Specialists Hospital Shreveport for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $11,486 (MS-DRG 470, 14 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,917 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 725 cases).
What is Specialists Hospital Shreveport's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $52,963, 4.6× 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 Specialists Hospital Shreveport?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Red River Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 8.4 mi away, is paid about $8,157 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $3,329 less than an inpatient stay at Specialists Hospital Shreveport. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Specialists Hospital Shreveport compare with other Louisiana hospitals?
Specialists Hospital Shreveport's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 90% of the 10 Louisiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.