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Las Vegas, NV 89102 · CMS Certification Number 290007. 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 Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $14,071 |
| Shoulder replacement | $27,009 | $247,450 | 9.2× | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $26,597 | $164,700 | 6.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,961 | — | $20,687–$41,737 | 14 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott | $41,737 | — | 1 |
| Nevada Preferred Professionals | $41,737 | — | 1 |
| Prominence Health Plan | $41,737 | — | 1 |
| Universal Health Network (UHN) | $41,737 | — | 1 |
| Health Direct Partners | $33,598 | — | 1 |
| SelectHealth | $30,886 | — | 1 |
| American Postal Workers Health Plan | $24,961 | — | 1 |
| Las Vegas Sand Corps | $24,961 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $24,961 | — | 1 |
| Advantra Freedom | $20,869 | — | 1 |
| Alignment Health | $20,869 | — | 1 |
| HealthPartners | $20,869 | — | 1 |
| Healthcare Partners of Nevada | $20,869 | — | 1 |
| Sierra Health and Life | $20,687 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 541 beds
Nevada has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,071 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 28 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Southwest Medical Associates Ambulatory Surgery Ce, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,670 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay University Medical Center 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 $24,961 across 14 insurers, ranging from $20,687 to $41,737.