Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comUams Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Little Rock, AR 72205 · CMS Certification Number 040016. 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 Uams Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,139 |
| Shoulder replacement | $22,376 | $66,175 | 3.0× | $15,942 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,069 | $44,630 | 2.3× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 450 beds
Arkansas has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Uams Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,139 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 298 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Uams Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Arkansas Specialty Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,420 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.