Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMethodist Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Omaha, NE 68114 · CMS Certification Number 280040. 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 Methodist Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,230 | $50,847 | 3.6× | $11,754 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,956 | $67,751 | 3.8× | $16,757 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,084 | $49,316 | 3.1× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $34,293 | 2.4× | $21,350–$34,313 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica | $34,313 | 2.4× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $34,293 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Aetna | $21,350 | 1.5× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-02-14); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-02-14); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 430 beds
Nebraska has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Methodist Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Methodist Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,230 (MS-DRG 470, 79 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,754 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 227 cases).
What is Methodist Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $50,847, 3.6× 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 Methodist Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Bergan Mercy Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 1.9 mi away, is paid about $8,854 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,376 less than an inpatient stay at Methodist Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Methodist Hospital compare with other Nebraska hospitals?
Methodist Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 55% of the 11 Nebraska hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Methodist Hospital 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 $34,293 across 3 insurers, ranging from $21,350 to $34,313.