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Iowa City, IA 52242 · CMS Certification Number 160058. 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
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,774 | $82,160 | 4.6× | $11,534 |
| Shoulder replacement | $23,405 | $118,533 | 5.1× | $16,306 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,865 | $99,195 | 4.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 1103 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,774 (MS-DRG 470, 34 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,534 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 344 cases).
What is University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $82,160, 4.6× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 1.8 mi away, is paid about $8,750 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,024 less than an inpatient stay at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center compare with other Iowa hospitals?
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 15 Iowa hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.