Cox Medical Centers
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.1% | 54 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13% | 222 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14.3% | 486 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 13.5% | 582 | Avg |
| COPD | 7% | 229 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.5% | 466 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.7% | 216 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 2,679 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.2% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Cox Medical Centers a Good Hospital?
Cox Medical Centers has a trust score of 64/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Springfield, MO, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Springfield
#1
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
64 vs 51
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cox Medical Centers a good hospital?
Cox Medical Centers is an acute care hospital in Springfield, MO with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 64/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Cox Medical Centers located?
Cox Medical Centers is located at 3801 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807. Phone: (417) 269-6000.
What is the star rating for Cox Medical Centers?
Cox Medical Centers has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Cox Medical Centers have an emergency room?
Yes, Cox Medical Centers provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 435 patients/yr | $65,405 | $15,113 | 77% less |
PSYCHOSES 190 patients/yr | $22,296 | $10,971 | 51% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 128 patients/yr | $47,139 | $10,833 | 77% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 111 patients/yr | $42,850 | $8,787 | 79% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 106 patients/yr | $44,209 | $10,305 | 77% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 99 patients/yr | $21,832 | $6,702 | 69% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 92 patients/yr | $28,903 | $7,809 | 73% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 91 patients/yr | $47,005 | $11,027 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 90 patients/yr | $34,834 | $8,874 | 75% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 84 patients/yr | $50,814 | $12,775 | 75% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Greene
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 260040