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Las Cruces, NM 88001 · CMS Certification Number 320091. 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 Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,131 | $71,880 | 5.9× | $10,817 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,882 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 46 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $12,131 (MS-DRG 470, 41 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,817 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 94 cases).
What is Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $71,880, 5.9× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Mountainview Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 11.9 mi away, is paid about $8,408 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $3,723 less than an inpatient stay at Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC compare with other New Mexico hospitals?
Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 83% of the 6 New Mexico hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.