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Easton, PA 18042 · CMS Certification Number 390162. 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 St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,621 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,858 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $33,938 | — | $29,202–$43,357 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Blue Cross | $43,357 | — | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $36,039 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $31,838 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $29,202 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-02-26); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-02-26); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 164 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,621 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 88 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Center for Specialized Surgery, the, an orthopedic surgery center 5.7 mi away, is paid about $8,802 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $33,938 across 4 insurers, ranging from $29,202 to $43,357.