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Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 · CMS Certification Number 160079. 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 Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,975 | $47,881 | 3.7× | $11,286 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,087 | $68,758 | 4.0× | $15,776 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,076 | $49,330 | 3.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 347 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids an average of $12,975 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 34 stays) and $11,286 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 386 cases).
What is Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $47,881, 3.7× 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 Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, an orthopedic surgery center 6.2 mi away, is paid about $8,447 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,528 less than an inpatient stay at Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids compare with other Iowa hospitals?
Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids less than 67% of the 15 Iowa hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.