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Clovis, NM 88101 · CMS Certification Number 320022. 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 Plains Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,147 | $56,574 | 3.3× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 106 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Plains Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Plains Regional Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,147 (MS-DRG 470, 28 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Plains Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $56,574, 3.3× 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 Plains Regional Medical Center compare with other New Mexico hospitals?
Plains Regional Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 83% of the 6 New Mexico hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.