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Meridian, MS 39301 · CMS Certification Number 250069. 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 Ochsner Rush Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,302 | $47,233 | 3.6× | $10,788 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,011 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,734 | $39,910 | 2.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 215 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ochsner Rush Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Ochsner Rush Hospital an average of $13,302 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 14 stays) and $10,788 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 103 cases).
What is Ochsner Rush Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $47,233, 3.6× 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 Ochsner Rush Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Meridian Orthopaedic Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,665 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,637 less than an inpatient stay at Ochsner Rush Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ochsner Rush Hospital compare with other Mississippi hospitals?
Medicare paid Ochsner Rush Hospital more than 57% of the 14 Mississippi hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.