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Bridgeton, MO 63044 · CMS Certification Number 260104. 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 Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,456 | $47,787 | 3.3× | $11,309 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,704 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 538 beds
Missouri has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis an average of $14,456 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 32 stays) and $11,309 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 350 cases).
What is Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $47,787, 3.3× 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 Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Advanced Surgical Care, an orthopedic surgery center 8.1 mi away, is paid about $8,800 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,656 less than an inpatient stay at Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis compare with other Missouri hospitals?
Medicare paid Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis more than 59% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.