Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comChrist Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Cincinnati, OH 45219 · CMS Certification Number 360163. 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 Christ Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,679 | $66,660 | 4.3× | $11,295 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,101 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,965 | $59,872 | 3.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 621 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Christ Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Christ Hospital an average of $15,679 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 16 stays) and $11,295 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 1069 cases).
What is Christ Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $66,660, 4.3× 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 Christ Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Heritage Development Partners, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 7.2 mi away, is paid about $8,643 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,036 less than an inpatient stay at Christ Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Christ Hospital compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Medicare paid Christ Hospital more than 67% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.