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Austin, TX 78701 · CMS Certification Number 450124. 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 Dell Seton Med Center at The University of Tx
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $28,493 | $238,932 | 8.4× | $11,570 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $30,184 | $172,510 | 5.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $10,268 | 0.4× | $9,063–$11,474 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $11,474 | 0.4× | 1 |
| Whole Foods | $9,063 | 0.3× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 240 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Dell Seton Med Center at The University of Tx for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Dell Seton Med Center at The University of Tx for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $28,493 (MS-DRG 470, 21 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,570 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 24 cases).
What is Dell Seton Med Center at The University of Tx's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $238,932, 8.4× 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 Dell Seton Med Center at The University of Tx?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ut Medicine- Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 1.1 mi away, is paid about $8,747 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $19,746 less than an inpatient stay at Dell Seton Med Center at The University of Tx. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Dell Seton Med Center at The University of Tx compare with other Texas hospitals?
Dell Seton Med Center at The University of Tx's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Dell Seton Med Center at The University of Tx 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 $10,268 across 2 insurers, ranging from $9,063 to $11,474.