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Las Cruces, NM 88011 · CMS Certification Number 320018. 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 Memorial Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,953 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,286 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,459 | $134,997 | 6.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $25,545 | — | $23,003–$35,006 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS NM | $35,006 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $25,545 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $23,003 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-10); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-10); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 286 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Memorial Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,953 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 98 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Memorial Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Mountainview Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,408 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Memorial 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 $25,545 across 3 insurers, ranging from $23,003 to $35,006.