Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMercy General Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Sacramento, CA 95819 · CMS Certification Number 050017. 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 Mercy General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,901 | $157,297 | 7.9× | $16,396 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $23,737 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,550 | $156,549 | 8.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 419 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mercy General Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,901 (MS-DRG 470, 45 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $16,396 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 120 cases).
What is Mercy General Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $157,297, 7.9× 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 Mercy General Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Sutter Alhambra Surgery Center, LP, an orthopedic surgery center 1.5 mi away, is paid about $12,209 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,692 less than an inpatient stay at Mercy General Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mercy General Hospital compare with other California hospitals?
Mercy General Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 59% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.