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Des Moines, IA 50309 · CMS Certification Number 160082. 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 Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,679 | $69,009 | 5.0× | $11,208 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,792 | $94,996 | 5.3× | $15,788 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,558 | $73,288 | 4.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 674 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,679 (MS-DRG 470, 79 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,208 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 1145 cases).
What is Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $69,009, 5.0× 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 Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. West Lakes Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 9.4 mi away, is paid about $8,463 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,216 less than an inpatient stay at Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi compare with other Iowa hospitals?
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 73% of the 15 Iowa hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.