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Jackson, MS 39216 · CMS Certification Number 250001. 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 Mississippi Med Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,228 | $61,747 | 3.2× | $10,872 |
| Shoulder replacement | $24,052 | $78,354 | 3.3× | $15,570 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,404 | $64,173 | 3.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 710 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Mississippi Med Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid University of Mississippi Med Center an average of $19,228 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 29 stays) and $10,872 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 70 cases).
What is University of Mississippi Med Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $61,747, 3.2× 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 University of Mississippi Med Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. St Dominic Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,187 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,041 less than an inpatient stay at University of Mississippi Med Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Mississippi Med Center compare with other Mississippi hospitals?
Medicare paid University of Mississippi Med Center more than 100% of the 14 Mississippi hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.