Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSt Luke's Des Peres Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Saint Louis, MO 63122 · CMS Certification Number 260176. 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 Luke's Des Peres Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,048 | $62,952 | 4.5× | $11,648 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,898 | $68,540 | 3.8× | $16,266 |
Quality
143 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 Luke's Des Peres Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid St Luke's Des Peres Hospital an average of $14,048 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 58 stays) and $11,648 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 143 cases).
What is St Luke's Des Peres Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $62,952, 4.5× 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 St Luke's Des Peres Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Des Peres Square Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.8 mi away, is paid about $8,800 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,248 less than an inpatient stay at St Luke's Des Peres Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Luke's Des Peres Hospital compare with other Missouri hospitals?
Medicare paid St Luke's Des Peres Hospital less than 53% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.