Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMercy Hospital Fort Smith: what a joint replacement costs
Fort Smith, AR 72903 · CMS Certification Number 040062. 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 Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,132 | $31,855 | 2.3× | $11,093 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,523 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,572 | $38,219 | 2.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 360 beds
Arkansas has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy Hospital Fort Smith for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Mercy Hospital Fort Smith an average of $14,132 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 22 stays) and $11,093 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 416 cases).
What is Mercy Hospital Fort Smith's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $31,855, 2.3× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Mercy Hospital Fort Smith compare with other Arkansas hospitals?
Medicare paid Mercy Hospital Fort Smith more than 70% of the 10 Arkansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.