Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comNorthwest Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Tucson, AZ 85741 · CMS Certification Number 030085. 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 Northwest Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,340 | $119,735 | 8.3× | $12,761 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,131 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,886 | $128,425 | 8.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 300 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Northwest Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Northwest Medical Center an average of $14,340 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 21 stays) and $12,761 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 211 cases).
What is Northwest Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $119,735, 8.3× what Medicare paid. 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 Northwest Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Carondelet Foothills Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,393 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,947 less than an inpatient stay at Northwest Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Northwest Medical Center compare with other Arizona hospitals?
Medicare paid Northwest Medical Center less than 59% of the 29 Arizona hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.