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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare 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× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,268 | 0.9× | $15,914–$76,500 | 14 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $76,500 | 3.6× | 1 |
| BCBS TX | $62,133 | 2.9× | 1 |
| Cigna | $56,585 | 2.7× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $36,874 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Evry Health | $27,246 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Oscar | $21,955 | 1.0× | 1 |
| Verda Health Plan | $19,486 | 0.9× | 1 |
| American Health Plan of Texas | $17,050 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Devoted Health | $16,563 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Mutual of Omaha | $16,563 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Texas Independent Health Plan | $16,563 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Care N Care | $16,401 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Integranet | $16,238 | 0.8× | 1 |
| Humana | $15,914 | 0.8× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
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 the average total payment to Medical City Weatherford for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $21,069 (MS-DRG 470, 16 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× 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 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?
Medical City Weatherford's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 96% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Medical City Weatherford 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 $18,268 across 14 insurers, ranging from $15,914 to $76,500.