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Oro Valley, AZ 85755 · CMS Certification Number 030114. 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 Oro Valley Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,814 | $131,518 | 9.5× | $12,683 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,131 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,921 | $136,926 | 9.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,432 | 1.7× | $20,866–$27,663 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS AZ | $27,663 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Cigna | $25,108 | 1.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $21,756 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Aetna | $20,866 | 1.5× | 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: 5.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 146 beds
Arizona has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Oro Valley Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Oro Valley Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,814 (MS-DRG 470, 66 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,683 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 426 cases).
What is Oro Valley Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $131,518, 9.5× 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 Oro Valley Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Oro Valley Surgical Suites, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 8.9 mi away, is paid about $8,393 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,421 less than an inpatient stay at Oro Valley Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Oro Valley Hospital compare with other Arizona hospitals?
Oro Valley Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 76% of the 29 Arizona hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Oro Valley Hospital 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 $23,432 across 4 insurers, ranging from $20,866 to $27,663.