Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comHendrick Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Abilene, TX 79601 · CMS Certification Number 450229. 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 Hendrick Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,290 | $188,167 | 11.6× | $12,163 |
| Shoulder replacement | $19,391 | $224,989 | 11.6× | $17,454 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,245 | $157,589 | 9.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 615 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Hendrick Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Hendrick Medical Center an average of $16,290 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 105 stays) and $12,163 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 295 cases).
What is Hendrick Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $188,167, 11.6× 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 Hendrick Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Abilene Center for Orthopedic and Multispecialty S, an orthopedic surgery center 17.7 mi away, is paid about $8,600 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,690 less than an inpatient stay at Hendrick Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Hendrick Medical Center compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid Hendrick Medical Center more than 74% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.