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Oklahoma City, OK 73104 · CMS Certification Number 370093. 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 Ou Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,640 | $208,739 | 9.6× | $11,056 |
| Shoulder replacement | $24,216 | $195,133 | 8.1× | $16,023 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,602 | $253,665 | 11.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 910 beds
Oklahoma has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ou Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Ou Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $21,640 (MS-DRG 470, 32 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,056 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 36 cases).
What is Ou Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $208,739, 9.6× 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 Ou Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City Outpatient Surgery, L, an orthopedic surgery center 4.9 mi away, is paid about $8,530 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $13,110 less than an inpatient stay at Ou Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ou Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center compare with other Oklahoma hospitals?
Ou Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 26 Oklahoma hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.