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Corpus Christi, TX 78404 · CMS Certification Number 450046. 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 Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,608 | $114,965 | 6.5× | $11,646 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,810 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,794 | $108,398 | 5.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1040 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi an average of $17,608 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 11 stays) and $11,646 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 298 cases).
What is Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $114,965, 6.5× 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 Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Christus Spohn Texas Orthopedic Center of Excellence, an orthopedic surgery center 4.7 mi away, is paid about $8,936 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,672 less than an inpatient stay at Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi more than 87% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.