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Laredo, TX 78044 · CMS Certification Number 450029. 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 Laredo Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,061 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,242 | $278,132 | 15.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,396 | — | $20,672–$28,120 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $28,120 | — | 1 |
| BCBS TX | $20,672 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 326 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Laredo Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,061 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 48 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
What do commercial insurers pay Laredo 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 $24,396 across 2 insurers, ranging from $20,672 to $28,120.