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Joplin, MO 64804 · CMS Certification Number 260001. 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 Hospital Joplin
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,738 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,791 | $66,397 | 4.5× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,119 | — | $10,858–$17,435 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $17,435 | — | 1 |
| Mercy Benefit Admin | $17,193 | — | 1 |
| Providrs Care Network | $15,045 | — | 1 |
| Indian Health Service | $10,858 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-09); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-09); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 367 beds
Missouri has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy Hospital Joplin for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,738 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 23 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Mercy Hospital Joplin?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Freeman Surgical Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,871 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Mercy Hospital Joplin for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $16,119 across 4 insurers, ranging from $10,858 to $17,435.