Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSouthwest Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Liberal, KS 67905 · CMS Certification Number 170068. 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 Southwest Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,938 | $66,237 | 3.5× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | $24,622 | $72,914 | 3.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 80 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Southwest Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Southwest Medical Center an average of $18,938 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 34 stays).
What is Southwest Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $66,237, 3.5× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Southwest Medical Center compare with other Kansas hospitals?
Medicare paid Southwest Medical Center more than 95% of the 21 Kansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.