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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare 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 the average total payment to Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,285 (MS-DRG 470, 11 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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?
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 53% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.