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Fort Worth, TX 76104 · CMS Certification Number 450672. 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 Fort Worth
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,832 | $297,192 | 15.8× | $11,457 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,282 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 320 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Medical City Fort Worth for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Medical City Fort Worth an average of $18,832 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 31 stays) and $11,457 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 25 cases).
What is Medical City Fort Worth's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $297,192, 15.8× 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 Fort Worth?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Tarrant County Surgical Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,908 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,924 less than an inpatient stay at Medical City Fort Worth. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Medical City Fort Worth compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid Medical City Fort Worth more than 91% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.