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Dallas, TX 75390 · CMS Certification Number 450044. 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 Ut Southwestern University Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,247 | $73,717 | 4.8× | $11,440 |
| Shoulder replacement | $22,960 | $113,525 | 4.9× | $16,735 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 826 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ut Southwestern University Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Ut Southwestern University Hospital an average of $15,247 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 30 stays) and $11,440 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 183 cases).
What is Ut Southwestern University Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $73,717, 4.8× what Medicare paid. 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 Ut Southwestern University Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Park Cities Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 3.1 mi away, is paid about $8,879 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,368 less than an inpatient stay at Ut Southwestern University Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ut Southwestern University Hospital compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid Ut Southwestern University Hospital more than 62% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.