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Lorain, OH 44053 · CMS Certification Number 360172. 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 Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,022 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,877 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,573 | $86,426 | 5.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 317 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,022 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 48 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. University Hospitals Amherst Beaver Creek Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 4.8 mi away, is paid about $8,388 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.