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Independence, MO 64057 · CMS Certification Number 260095. 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 Centerpoint Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,408 | $141,973 | 10.6× | $11,480 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,241 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,589 | $136,077 | 9.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 366 beds
Missouri has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Centerpoint Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Centerpoint Medical Center an average of $13,408 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 17 stays) and $11,480 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 102 cases).
What is Centerpoint Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $141,973, 10.6× 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 Centerpoint Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,659 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,749 less than an inpatient stay at Centerpoint Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Centerpoint Medical Center compare with other Missouri hospitals?
Medicare paid Centerpoint Medical Center less than 75% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.