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Lubbock, TX 79415 · CMS Certification Number 450686. 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 University Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,406 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,137 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,712 | $103,938 | 4.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,262 | — | $15,913–$49,100 | 6 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capstar | $49,100 | — | 1 |
| Texas School Health Benefits Program | $49,100 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $17,939 | — | 1 |
| Healthsmart (rental network) | $17,939 | — | 1 |
| First Health/Coventry (rental network) | $17,360 | — | 1 |
| BCBS TX | $16,586 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $16,469 | — | 1 |
| Teamchoice | $15,913 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 503 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,406 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 90 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Wilson Surgicenter, an orthopedic surgery center 9.0 mi away, is paid about $8,359 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay University Medical Center for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $17,262 across 6 insurers, ranging from $15,913 to $49,100.