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Tucson, AZ 85719 · CMS Certification Number 030064. 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 Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,707 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,131 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $25,333 | $85,085 | 3.4× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $33,137 | — | $20,179–$54,319 | 6 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS AZ | $54,319 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $34,484 | — | 1 |
| Oscar | $33,295 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $32,979 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $27,494 | — | 1 |
| Gila River Health Care Corporation | $20,179 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-02); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-02); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 625 beds
Arizona has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,707 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 104 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Camp Lowell Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 3.7 mi away, is paid about $8,393 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus 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 $33,137 across 6 insurers, ranging from $20,179 to $54,319.