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Kearney, NE 68845 · CMS Certification Number 280134. 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 Kearney Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,993 | $78,885 | 6.1× | $11,229 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,465 | $79,796 | 5.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 44 beds
Nebraska has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Kearney Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Kearney Regional Medical Center an average of $12,993 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 17 stays) and $11,229 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 100 cases).
What is Kearney Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $78,885, 6.1× 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 Kearney Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Heartland Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,404 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,589 less than an inpatient stay at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Kearney Regional Medical Center compare with other Nebraska hospitals?
Medicare paid Kearney Regional Medical Center less than 73% of the 11 Nebraska hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.