Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAvera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center: what a joint replacement costs
Sioux Falls, SD 57117 · CMS Certification Number 430016. 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 McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,573 | $78,560 | 5.4× | $12,213 |
| Shoulder replacement | $19,068 | $90,299 | 4.7× | $17,434 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,317 | $79,721 | 4.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 505 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,573 (MS-DRG 470, 69 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,213 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 586 cases).
What is Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $78,560, 5.4× 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 McKennan Hospital & University Health Center compare with other South Dakota hospitals?
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 56% of the 9 South Dakota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.