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Round Rock, TX 78664 · CMS Certification Number 670034. 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 Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,989 | $67,894 | 4.9× | $11,049 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,369 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,538 | $67,288 | 4.3× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,911 | 1.7× | $10,609–$36,226 | 11 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSmart (rental network) | $37,762 | 2.7× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $37,529 | 2.7× | 1 |
| Aetna | $36,226 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Humana | $34,882 | 2.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $34,720 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Mark Cuban | $28,729 | 2.1× | 1 |
| BCBS TX | $26,420 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Cigna | $23,911 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Baylor Scott & White Health Plan | $21,280 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Injury Management Organization | $19,545 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Sedgwick | $19,545 | 1.4× | 1 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $17,711 | 1.3× | 1 |
| BlueBell Creameries | $10,609 | 0.8× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-13); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-13); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 278 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,989 (MS-DRG 470, 23 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,049 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 213 cases).
What is Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $67,894, 4.9× 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 Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Williamson Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 3.1 mi away, is paid about $8,747 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,242 less than an inpatient stay at Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock compare with other Texas hospitals?
Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 66% of the 77 Texas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock 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 $23,911 across 11 insurers, ranging from $10,609 to $36,226.