Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comChristus Southern New Mexico: what a joint replacement costs
Alamogordo, NM 88310 · CMS Certification Number 320004. 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 Christus Southern New Mexico
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $22,822 | $251,234 | 11.0× | $12,258 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,343 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $23,702 | $307,238 | 13.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 98 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Christus Southern New Mexico for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Christus Southern New Mexico for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $22,822 (MS-DRG 470, 103 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,258 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 20 cases).
What is Christus Southern New Mexico's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $251,234, 11.0× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Christus Southern New Mexico compare with other New Mexico hospitals?
Christus Southern New Mexico's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 6 New Mexico hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.