Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSt David's South Austin Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Austin, TX 78704 · CMS Certification Number 450713. 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 St David's South Austin Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,475 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,894 | $201,982 | 12.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 363 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St David's South Austin Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,475 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 105 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near St David's South Austin Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgicare of South Austin, an orthopedic surgery center 3.2 mi away, is paid about $8,747 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.