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Springfield, MO 65804 · CMS Certification Number 260065. 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 Springfield
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,532 | $46,623 | 3.4× | $10,936 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,402 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,818 | $61,204 | 4.1× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,606 | 1.2× | $15,045–$17,232 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point C | $17,232 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Mercy Benefit Admin | $17,193 | 1.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $16,606 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Medical Destinations | $15,615 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Providrs Care Network | $15,045 | 1.1× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-04); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-04); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 866 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 Springfield for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mercy Hospital Springfield for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,532 (MS-DRG 470, 41 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,936 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 753 cases).
What is Mercy Hospital Springfield's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $46,623, 3.4× 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 Mercy Hospital Springfield compare with other Missouri hospitals?
Mercy Hospital Springfield's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 66% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Mercy Hospital Springfield 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 $16,606 across 5 insurers, ranging from $15,045 to $17,232.