Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comGrossmont Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
La Mesa, CA 91942 · CMS Certification Number 050026. 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 Grossmont Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,448 | $174,611 | 9.0× | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | $25,591 | $158,564 | 6.2× | $22,574 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,645 | $187,764 | 8.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 536 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Grossmont Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Grossmont Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,448 (MS-DRG 470, 32 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $16,148 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 287 cases).
What is Grossmont Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $174,611, 9.0× 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 Grossmont Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Grossmont Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,395 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,053 less than an inpatient stay at Grossmont Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Grossmont Hospital compare with other California hospitals?
Grossmont Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 66% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.