Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMemorial Hermann Hospital System: what a joint replacement costs
Houston, TX 77008 · CMS Certification Number 450184. 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 Memorial Hermann Hospital System
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,950 |
| Shoulder replacement | $23,830 | $116,621 | 4.9× | $16,983 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,682 | $97,746 | 5.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1515 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Memorial Hermann Hospital System for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,950 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 612 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Memorial Hermann Hospital System?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Greater Heights, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,060 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.