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Waterloo, IA 50702 · CMS Certification Number 160067. 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 Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,121 | $78,594 | 5.6× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 423 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center an average of $14,121 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 55 stays).
What is Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $78,594, 5.6× what Medicare paid. 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 Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. The Surgery Center at United Medical Park, an orthopedic surgery center 3.4 mi away, is paid about $8,093 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,028 less than an inpatient stay at Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center compare with other Iowa hospitals?
Medicare paid Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center more than 80% of the 15 Iowa hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.