Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comBanner Thunderbird Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Glendale, AZ 85306 · CMS Certification Number 030089. 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 Thunderbird Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,518 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,131 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,582 | $78,137 | 4.7× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 561 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 Thunderbird Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $12,518 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 151 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Banner Thunderbird Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Banner Union Hills Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.6 mi away, is paid about $8,972 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.