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Lansing, MI 48910 · CMS Certification Number 230167. 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 McLaren Greater Lansing
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,882 | $64,564 | 3.8× | $11,520 |
| Shoulder replacement | $21,409 | $83,676 | 3.9× | $16,338 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,436 | 1.4× | $20,620–$28,253 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Michigan | $28,253 | 1.7× | 1 |
| MI Amish Medical Board | $20,620 | 1.2× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 363 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay McLaren Greater Lansing for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to McLaren Greater Lansing for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,882 (MS-DRG 470, 24 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,520 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 279 cases).
What is McLaren Greater Lansing's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $64,564, 3.8× 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 McLaren Greater Lansing?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Genesis Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,578 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,304 less than an inpatient stay at McLaren Greater Lansing. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does McLaren Greater Lansing compare with other Michigan hospitals?
McLaren Greater Lansing's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 73% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay McLaren Greater Lansing for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $24,436 across 2 insurers, ranging from $20,620 to $28,253.