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Dallas, TX 75246 · CMS Certification Number 450021. 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 Baylor University Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,039 | $68,363 | 3.6× | $10,652 |
| Shoulder replacement | $21,790 | $104,564 | 4.8× | $16,111 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,097 | $83,854 | 3.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,917 | 1.3× | $17,711–$38,671 | 11 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $38,671 | 2.0× | 1 |
| HealthSmart (rental network) | $37,762 | 2.0× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $37,529 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Humana | $37,122 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Aetna | $36,226 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Mark Cuban | $28,729 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Cigna | $28,671 | 1.5× | 1 |
| BCBS TX | $24,917 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Employers Health Network | $24,571 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Sedgwick | $24,088 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Imagine Health | $20,558 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Baylor Scott & White Health Plan | $20,451 | 1.1× | 1 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $17,711 | 0.9× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-29); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-29); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 914 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Baylor University Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Baylor University Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,039 (MS-DRG 470, 46 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,652 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 92 cases).
What is Baylor University Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $68,363, 3.6× 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 Baylor University Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Baylor Scott and White Surgicare, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,879 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,160 less than an inpatient stay at Baylor University Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Baylor University Medical Center compare with other Texas hospitals?
Baylor University Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 92% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Baylor University 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 $24,917 across 11 insurers, ranging from $17,711 to $38,671.