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Iowa City, IA 52245 · CMS Certification Number 160029. 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 University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,613 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,443 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,545 | $72,783 | 5.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 234 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,613 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 683 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,750 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.