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Madison, WI 53792 · CMS Certification Number 520098. 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 of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,018 | $69,609 | 3.5× | $12,187 |
| Shoulder replacement | $26,370 | $100,097 | 3.8× | $17,359 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,260 | $92,830 | 4.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 536 beds
Wisconsin has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,018 (MS-DRG 470, 90 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,187 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 759 cases).
What is University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $69,609, 3.5× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ssm Health Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.6 mi away, is paid about $8,977 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,041 less than an inpatient stay at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority compare with other Wisconsin hospitals?
University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 95% of the 20 Wisconsin hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.