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Memphis, TN 38119 · CMS Certification Number 440183. 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 Francis Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,845 | $163,407 | 11.8× | $10,495 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,713 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,961 | $157,477 | 11.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 519 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Francis Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid St Francis Hospital an average of $13,845 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 58 stays) and $10,495 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 124 cases).
What is St Francis Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $163,407, 11.8× 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 St Francis Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Memphis Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,234 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,611 less than an inpatient stay at St Francis Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Francis Hospital compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
Medicare paid St Francis Hospital more than 55% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.