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Rolla, MO 65401 · CMS Certification Number 260017. 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 Phelps Health
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,076 | $100,322 | 5.9× | $12,232 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,723 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,079 | $100,407 | 5.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 240 beds
Missouri has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Phelps Health for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Phelps Health for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,076 (MS-DRG 470, 20 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,232 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 185 cases).
What is Phelps Health's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $100,322, 5.9× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Phelps Health compare with other Missouri hospitals?
Phelps Health's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 81% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.