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Brownwood, TX 76801 · CMS Certification Number 450587. 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 Brownwood
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,177 | $134,465 | 9.5× | $12,214 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,725 | $133,859 | 8.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 216 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,177 (MS-DRG 470, 34 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,214 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 68 cases).
What is Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $134,465, 9.5× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood compare with other Texas hospitals?
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 58% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.