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Phoenix, AZ 85027 · CMS Certification Number 030092. 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 Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,530 | $131,565 | 9.1× | $12,814 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,131 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,217 | $165,275 | 9.1× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $32,107 | 2.2× | $27,219–$47,187 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS AZ | $47,187 | 3.2× | 1 |
| Aetna | $36,196 | 2.5× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $32,107 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Cigna | $31,536 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Humana | $27,219 | 1.9× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 204 beds
Arizona has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,530 (MS-DRG 470, 25 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,814 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 121 cases).
What is Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $131,565, 9.1× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Deer Valley Surgical and Endoscopy Center , an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,972 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,558 less than an inpatient stay at Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center compare with other Arizona hospitals?
Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 52% of the 29 Arizona hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center 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 $32,107 across 5 insurers, ranging from $27,219 to $47,187.