Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAvera St Lukes: what a joint replacement costs
Aberdeen, SD 57401 · CMS Certification Number 430014. 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 Avera St Lukes
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,146 | $53,635 | 4.1× | $12,258 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,434 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,740 | $59,188 | 4.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 109 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Avera St Lukes for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Avera St Lukes for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,146 (MS-DRG 470, 62 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,258 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 168 cases).
What is Avera St Lukes's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $53,635, 4.1× 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 Avera St Lukes compare with other South Dakota hospitals?
Avera St Lukes's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 67% of the 9 South Dakota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.