Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comUnm Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Albuquerque, NM 87106 · CMS Certification Number 320001. 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 Unm Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,483 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,460 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $23,789 | $46,472 | 2.0× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 527 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Unm Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,483 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 77 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Unm Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. New Mexico Orthopaedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.2 mi away, is paid about $8,600 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.