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Denton, TX 76210 · CMS Certification Number 450634. 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 Denton
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,254 | $291,745 | 19.1× | $11,866 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,789 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,039 | $314,173 | 19.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 208 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Medical City Denton for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Medical City Denton an average of $15,254 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 15 stays) and $11,866 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 157 cases).
What is Medical City Denton's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $291,745, 19.1× 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 Medical City Denton?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Baylor Scott and White Surgicare Denton, an orthopedic surgery center 3.5 mi away, is paid about $8,879 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,375 less than an inpatient stay at Medical City Denton. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Medical City Denton compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid Medical City Denton more than 64% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.