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Kansas City, MO 64111 · CMS Certification Number 260138. 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 St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,888 | $112,930 | 5.7× | $11,390 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,436 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,255 | $117,527 | 5.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 642 beds
Missouri has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,888 (MS-DRG 470, 11 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,390 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 110 cases).
What is St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $112,930, 5.7× 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 St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ascentist Ear, Nose and Throat Institute, an orthopedic surgery center 6.5 mi away, is paid about $8,659 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,229 less than an inpatient stay at St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City compare with other Missouri hospitals?
St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 91% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.