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Kearney, NE 68847 · CMS Certification Number 280009. 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 Chi Health Good Samaritan
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,901 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,839 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,553 | $55,753 | 3.6× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $34,940 | — | $30,280–$37,378 | 6 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpte | $37,378 | — | 1 |
| Greater Omaha Packing | $34,940 | — | 1 |
| Millard Public Schools | $34,940 | — | 1 |
| One World | $34,940 | — | 1 |
| Medica | $32,691 | — | 1 |
| Amps | $30,280 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-02-28); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-02-28); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 165 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Chi Health Good Samaritan for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,901 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 168 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Chi Health Good Samaritan?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Stone Ridge Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,404 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Chi Health Good Samaritan for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $34,940 across 6 insurers, ranging from $30,280 to $37,378.