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Columbia, MO 65212 · CMS Certification Number 260141. 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 University of Missouri Health Care
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,853 | $99,913 | 5.9× | $10,934 |
| Shoulder replacement | $21,768 | $115,190 | 5.3× | $15,295 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,466 | $101,776 | 5.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 596 beds
Missouri has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Missouri Health Care for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid University of Missouri Health Care an average of $16,853 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 36 stays) and $10,934 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 353 cases).
What is University of Missouri Health Care's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $99,913, 5.9× 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 University of Missouri Health Care?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center of Columbia, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,314 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,539 less than an inpatient stay at University of Missouri Health Care. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Missouri Health Care compare with other Missouri hospitals?
Medicare paid University of Missouri Health Care more than 78% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.