Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comUniversity Health System: what a joint replacement costs
San Antonio, TX 78229 · CMS Certification Number 450213. 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 University Health System
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,406 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $33,392 | $89,208 | 2.7× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 1034 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University Health System for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,406 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 43 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University Health System?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Texas Spine and Joint Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,437 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.