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Tahlequah, OK 74465 · CMS Certification Number 370089. 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 Northeastern Health System
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,343 | $47,123 | 3.5× | $11,750 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,607 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 98 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Northeastern Health System for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Northeastern Health System for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,343 (MS-DRG 470, 26 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,750 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 46 cases).
What is Northeastern Health System's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $47,123, 3.5× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Northeastern Health System compare with other Oklahoma hospitals?
Northeastern Health System's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 58% of the 26 Oklahoma hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.