Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comTexas Orthopedic Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Houston, TX 77030 · CMS Certification Number 450804. 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 Texas Orthopedic Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,920 | $221,817 | 17.2× | $12,098 |
| Shoulder replacement | $18,016 | $274,190 | 15.2× | $17,078 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.7%. Nonprofit · Acute · 42 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Texas Orthopedic Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Texas Orthopedic Hospital an average of $12,920 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 43 stays) and $12,098 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 1066 cases).
What is Texas Orthopedic Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $221,817, 17.2× 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 Texas Orthopedic Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Katy Llp, an orthopedic surgery center 2.2 mi away, is paid about $9,060 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $3,860 less than an inpatient stay at Texas Orthopedic Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Texas Orthopedic Hospital compare with other Texas hospitals?
Medicare paid Texas Orthopedic Hospital less than 86% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.