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Klamath Falls, OR 97601 · CMS Certification Number 380050. 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 Sky Lakes Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,325 | $71,871 | 3.4× | $17,077 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $24,168 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 176 beds
Oregon has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sky Lakes Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Sky Lakes Medical Center an average of $21,325 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 19 stays) and $17,077 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 140 cases).
What is Sky Lakes Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $71,871, 3.4× 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 Sky Lakes Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Klamath Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,143 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $12,182 less than an inpatient stay at Sky Lakes Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Sky Lakes Medical Center compare with other Oregon hospitals?
Medicare paid Sky Lakes Medical Center more than 92% of the 13 Oregon hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.