Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comNational Park Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Hot Springs, AR 71901 · CMS Certification Number 040078. 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 National Park Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,130 | $123,984 | 9.4× | $12,072 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,349 | $193,719 | 11.2× | $16,345 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 161 beds
Arkansas has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay National Park Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid National Park Medical Center an average of $13,130 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 31 stays) and $12,072 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 142 cases).
What is National Park Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $123,984, 9.4× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does National Park Medical Center compare with other Arkansas hospitals?
Medicare paid National Park Medical Center less than 60% of the 10 Arkansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.