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Van Wert, OH 45891 · CMS Certification Number 360071. 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 Van Wert County Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,865 | $35,380 | 1.9× | $11,747 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 120 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Van Wert County Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Van Wert County Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $18,865 (MS-DRG 470, 11 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,747 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 14 cases).
What is Van Wert County Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $35,380, 1.9× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Van Wert County Hospital compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Van Wert County Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 95% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.