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Weatherford, TX 76086 · CMS Certification Number 450203. 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 Medical City Weatherford
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,069 | $234,282 | 11.1× | $11,866 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,571 | $198,011 | 11.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 103 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Medical City Weatherford for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Medical City Weatherford an average of $21,069 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 16 stays) and $11,866 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 58 cases).
What is Medical City Weatherford's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $234,282, 11.1× 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 Medical City Weatherford?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Texas Health Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 5.8 mi away, is paid about $8,908 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $12,161 less than an inpatient stay at Medical City Weatherford. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Medical City Weatherford compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid Medical City Weatherford more than 96% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.