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Dallas, TX 75230 · CMS Certification Number 450647. 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 Dallas
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,107 | $291,873 | 17.1× | $11,828 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,500 | $227,474 | 13.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 963 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Medical City Dallas for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Medical City Dallas an average of $17,107 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 21 stays) and $11,828 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 115 cases).
What is Medical City Dallas's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $291,873, 17.1× 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 Dallas?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Medical City Ambulatory Surgery Center Dallas, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,879 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,228 less than an inpatient stay at Medical City Dallas. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Medical City Dallas compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid Medical City Dallas more than 82% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.