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Bullhead City, AZ 86442 · CMS Certification Number 030101. 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 Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,260 | $285,273 | 20.0× | $12,814 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,756 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,149 | $265,282 | 15.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 139 beds
Arizona has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Western Arizona Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Western Arizona Regional Medical Center an average of $14,260 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 32 stays) and $12,814 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 40 cases).
What is Western Arizona Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $285,273, 20.0× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Western Arizona Regional Medical Center compare with other Arizona hospitals?
Medicare paid Western Arizona Regional Medical Center less than 66% of the 29 Arizona hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.