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Liberty, MO 64069 · CMS Certification Number 260177. 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 Liberty Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,257 | $72,542 | 5.5× | $11,380 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,241 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,790 | $64,615 | 4.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 250 beds
Missouri has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Liberty Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Liberty Hospital an average of $13,257 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 24 stays) and $11,380 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 156 cases).
What is Liberty Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $72,542, 5.5× 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 Liberty Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Creekwood Surgery Center, LP, an orthopedic surgery center 9.0 mi away, is paid about $8,659 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,598 less than an inpatient stay at Liberty Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Liberty Hospital compare with other Missouri hospitals?
Medicare paid Liberty Hospital less than 81% of the 32 Missouri hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.