Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comCox Medical Centers: what a joint replacement costs
Springfield, MO 65807 · CMS Certification Number 260040. 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 Cox Medical Centers
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,337 | $85,718 | 6.0× | $10,956 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,474 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,315 | $77,821 | 4.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 867 beds
Missouri has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Cox Medical Centers for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Cox Medical Centers for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,337 (MS-DRG 470, 19 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,956 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 391 cases).
What is Cox Medical Centers's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $85,718, 6.0× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Cox Medical Centers compare with other Missouri hospitals?
Cox Medical Centers's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 56% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.