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Salt Lake City, UT 84143 · CMS Certification Number 460006. 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 Lds Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,322 | $53,595 | 3.3× | $11,550 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,659 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 250 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Lds Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Lds Hospital an average of $16,322 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 34 stays) and $11,550 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 284 cases).
What is Lds Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $53,595, 3.3× 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 Lds Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Intermountain Surgery Center - Avenues, an orthopedic surgery center 2.5 mi away, is paid about $8,692 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,630 less than an inpatient stay at Lds Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Lds Hospital compare with other Utah hospitals?
Medicare paid Lds Hospital more than 71% of the 14 Utah hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.