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Lufkin, TX 75901 · CMS Certification Number 450211. 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 Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,285 | $129,002 | 9.0× | $11,302 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,137 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,724 | $99,683 | 6.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 279 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin an average of $14,285 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 11 stays) and $11,302 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 94 cases).
What is Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $129,002, 9.0× 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 Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Nacogdoches Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 19.5 mi away, is paid about $8,280 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,005 less than an inpatient stay at Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin less than 53% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.