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Albuquerque, NM 87102 · CMS Certification Number 320009. 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 Lovelace Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,060 | $142,622 | 10.9× | $11,307 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,463 | $142,979 | 9.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 254 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Lovelace Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Lovelace Medical Center an average of $13,060 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 19 stays) and $11,307 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 332 cases).
What is Lovelace Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $142,622, 10.9× 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 Lovelace Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. New Mexico Orthopaedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 4.3 mi away, is paid about $8,600 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,460 less than an inpatient stay at Lovelace Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Lovelace Medical Center compare with other New Mexico hospitals?
Medicare paid Lovelace Medical Center less than 67% of the 6 New Mexico hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.