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Elyria, OH 44035 · CMS Certification Number 360145. 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 University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,696 | $56,960 | 4.5× | $11,008 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,877 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,155 | $60,782 | 4.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 400 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center an average of $12,696 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 22 stays) and $11,008 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 130 cases).
What is University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $56,960, 4.5× 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 University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. University Hospitals Amherst Beaver Creek Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 6.4 mi away, is paid about $8,388 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,308 less than an inpatient stay at University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Medicare paid University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center less than 71% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.