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Grand Island, NE 68803 · CMS Certification Number 280023. 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 St Francis
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,178 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,664 | $59,708 | 3.6× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $40,387 | — | $30,419–$43,205 | 6 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpte | $43,205 | — | 1 |
| Greater Omaha Packing | $40,387 | — | 1 |
| Millard Public Schools | $40,387 | — | 1 |
| One World | $40,387 | — | 1 |
| Medica | $32,691 | — | 1 |
| Amps | $30,419 | — | 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 · 130 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Chi Health St Francis for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,178 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 34 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Chi Health St Francis?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Grand Island Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,086 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Chi Health St Francis 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 $40,387 across 6 insurers, ranging from $30,419 to $43,205.