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Creve Coeur, MO 63141 · CMS Certification Number 260162. 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 Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,167 | $54,448 | 3.8× | $11,435 |
| Shoulder replacement | $18,268 | $69,675 | 3.8× | $16,471 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 113 beds
Missouri has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital an average of $14,167 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 31 stays) and $11,435 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 714 cases).
What is Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $54,448, 3.8× 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 Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Advanced Surgical Care, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,800 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,367 less than an inpatient stay at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital compare with other Missouri hospitals?
Medicare paid Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital less than 50% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.