How much does major joint replacement, lower extremity, w/o MCC cost in Austin, TX?
CPT 470 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Austin, TX.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Seton Medical Center at UT (Austin) lowest | Hospital | $9,221negotiated | — | ★★★★★ |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin | Hospital | $12,559negotiated | — | ★★★★★ |
| St. David's Round Rock Medical Center (Round Rock) | Hospital | $15,917negotiated | — | — |
| St. David's Medical Center (Austin) | Hospital | $15,940negotiated | — | ★★★★★ |
| St. David's North Austin Medical Center (Austin) | Hospital | $16,995negotiated | — | — |
| St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Austin) | Hospital | $17,262negotiated | — | ★★★★★ |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock | Hospital | $19,554negotiated | — | ★★★★★ |
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What should 470 cost in Austin, TX?
For major joint replacement, lower extremity, w/o MCC (CPT 470) in Austin, TX, a fair self-pay price is around $15,940, with hospitals ranging from $12,559 to $17,262 across 7 facilities. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does major joint replacement, lower extremity, w/o MCC cost in Austin, TX?
A fair self-pay price for major joint replacement, lower extremity, w/o MCC (CPT 470) in Austin, TX is around $15,940, with hospital prices ranging from $12,559 to $17,262 across 7 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
Can I negotiate the price of major joint replacement, lower extremity, w/o MCC?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.