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Westlake, OH 44145 · CMS Certification Number 360123. 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 Uh St John Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,370 | $70,039 | 3.3× | $11,080 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,877 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $24,306 | $61,989 | 2.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 240 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Uh St John Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Uh St John Medical Center an average of $21,370 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 13 stays) and $11,080 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 202 cases).
What is Uh St John Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $70,039, 3.3× 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 Uh St John Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. University Hospitals Amherst Beaver Creek Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 18.0 mi away, is paid about $8,388 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $12,982 less than an inpatient stay at Uh St John Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Uh St John Medical Center compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Medicare paid Uh St John Medical Center more than 100% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.