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Webster, TX 77598 · CMS Certification Number 450617. 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 Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,144 | $154,297 | 9.0× | $12,187 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,144 | $214,814 | 13.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 528 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake an average of $17,144 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 27 stays) and $12,187 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 70 cases).
What is Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $154,297, 9.0× 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 Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Kelsey Seybold ASC Bay Area, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,060 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,084 less than an inpatient stay at Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake more than 83% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.