Baptist Health Lexington
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 2.7% | 78 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.9% | 196 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12% | 586 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.7% | 707 | Avg |
| COPD | 6.4% | 189 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12% | 568 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.7% | 187 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.4% | 2,352 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.96% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Baptist Health Lexington a Good Hospital?
Baptist Health Lexington has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Lexington, KY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Lexington
#2
Rank in city
7
Hospitals
70 vs 57
Score vs city avg
3.2/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baptist Health Lexington a good hospital?
Baptist Health Lexington is an acute care hospital in Lexington, KY with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Baptist Health Lexington located?
Baptist Health Lexington is located at 1740 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503. Phone: (859) 260-6100.
What is the star rating for Baptist Health Lexington?
Baptist Health Lexington has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Baptist Health Lexington have an emergency room?
Yes, Baptist Health Lexington provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 295 patients/yr | $74,949 | $13,016 | 83% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 219 patients/yr | $47,073 | $8,862 | 81% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 141 patients/yr | $62,896 | $10,846 | 83% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 122 patients/yr | $48,091 | $8,954 | 81% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 99 patients/yr | $298,491 | $23,456 | 92% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 99 patients/yr | $36,190 | $5,557 | 85% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 95 patients/yr | $61,351 | $6,875 | 89% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 84 patients/yr | $44,470 | $7,043 | 84% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 71 patients/yr | $38,000 | $7,536 | 80% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 70 patients/yr | $38,961 | $5,967 | 85% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- Fayette
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 180103