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Sahuarita, AZ 85629 · CMS Certification Number 030148. 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 Sahuarita
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,634 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,131 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,073 | $131,815 | 7.3× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,531 | — | $20,866–$27,663 | 6 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS AZ | $27,663 | — | 1 |
| NODE Fusion Network | $27,375 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $25,108 | — | 1 |
| NODE US Dept of Labor | $21,954 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $21,756 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $20,866 | — | 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: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 18 beds
Arizona has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,634 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 62 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Rincon ASC, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 21.8 mi away, is paid about $8,393 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita 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 $23,531 across 6 insurers, ranging from $20,866 to $27,663.