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Richland, WA 99352 · CMS Certification Number 500058. 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 Kadlec Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,931 | $84,552 | 5.3× | $13,115 |
| Shoulder replacement | $20,806 | $93,721 | 4.5× | $18,661 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,440 | $86,251 | 4.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 141 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Kadlec Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Kadlec Regional Medical Center an average of $15,931 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 26 stays) and $13,115 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 317 cases).
What is Kadlec Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $84,552, 5.3× 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 Kadlec Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Kadlec Regional Medical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,852 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,079 less than an inpatient stay at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Kadlec Regional Medical Center compare with other Washington hospitals?
Medicare paid Kadlec Regional Medical Center less than 73% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.