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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,247 | $73,717 | 4.8× | $11,440 |
| Shoulder replacement | $22,960 | $113,525 | 4.9× | $16,735 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $38,181 | 2.5× | $23,784–$61,075 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $61,075 | 4.0× | 1 |
| BCBS TX | $54,634 | 3.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $38,181 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Coventry | $34,546 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Aetna | $23,784 | 1.6× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-10); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-10); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
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 the average total payment to Ut Southwestern University Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,247 (MS-DRG 470, 30 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× 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 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?
Ut Southwestern University Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 62% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Ut Southwestern University Hospital 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 $38,181 across 5 insurers, ranging from $23,784 to $61,075.