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Saint Louis, MO 63136 · CMS Certification Number 260180. 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 Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,655 | $57,205 | 3.9× | $11,490 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 475 beds
Missouri has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,655 (MS-DRG 470, 19 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,490 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 17 cases).
What is Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $57,205, 3.9× 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 Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Advanced Surgical Care, an orthopedic surgery center 12.1 mi away, is paid about $8,800 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,855 less than an inpatient stay at Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest compare with other Missouri hospitals?
Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 66% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.