Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comFairfield Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Lancaster, OH 43130 · CMS Certification Number 360072. 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 Fairfield Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,560 | $56,531 | 4.2× | $11,543 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,630 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,534 | $54,050 | 3.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 250 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Fairfield Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Fairfield Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,560 (MS-DRG 470, 23 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,543 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 48 cases).
What is Fairfield Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $56,531, 4.2× 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 Fairfield Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Lancaster Specialty Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,816 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,744 less than an inpatient stay at Fairfield Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Fairfield Medical Center compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Fairfield Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 60% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.