Kentucky River Medical Center
540 JETT DRIVE, Jackson, KY 41339
Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, KY has an average Medicare payment of $16,508 and a Value Score of C (56/100). Compare prices for 11 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Kentucky River Medical Center
Kentucky River Medical Center does not carry an overall CMS Hospital Compare star rating — typically because the hospital is too small, too specialized, or reports too few of the underlying measures to compute the composite. Outcome measures are mixed: 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 readmission measures rate better than benchmark; 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 rate worse. The composite outcome score is 50/100.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at Kentucky River Medical Center is $16,508, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. Kentucky River Medical Center's value rating (56/100) reflects solid quality-for-cost performance: not the absolute best on either dimension alone, but a strong combination.
Ownership is for-profit, which puts Kentucky River Medical Center in the investor-owned segment of U.S. hospitals. The category is overrepresented in some markets and absent in others, and the CMS measure set treats it identically to non-profits for reporting. 11 distinct procedures are documented in CMS payment files for Kentucky River Medical Center. Top examples: Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, Cellulitis with MCC, Transient Ischemia. Emergency services are available, which is the norm for acute-care hospitals and a meaningful factor for any patient choosing a facility for unplanned care.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $23,841 |
Cellulitis with MCC DRG 603 · Infectious | $12,256 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $7,067 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $11,485 |
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $29,750 |
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC DRG 480 · Orthopedic | $24,144 |
Vaginal Delivery without Complicating Diagnoses DRG 775 · Obstetric | $3,557 |
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours DRG 208 · Respiratory | $34,104 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC DRG 194 · Respiratory | $15,047 |
Syncope and Collapse DRG 312 · Neurological | $5,432 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC DRG 193 · Respiratory | $14,904 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Kentucky River Medical Center Compares
Kentucky River Medical Center has an average Medicare payment of $16,508, 21% above the Kentucky state average of $13,644. That is 4% higher than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (39% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of C (56/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Kentucky River Medical Center Cost & Quality FAQ
Kentucky River Medical Center has an average payment of $16,508 across 11 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Kentucky River Medical Center does not currently have a CMS star rating on file. Quality measures may still be available for individual metrics like mortality and readmission rates.
Kentucky River Medical Center has a Value Score of C (56/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Proprietary facilities like this one are critical access hospitals.
Yes, Kentucky River Medical Center offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 540 JETT DRIVE, Jackson, KY 41339. Phone: (606) 666-6000.
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Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.