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San Jose, CA 95128 · CMS Certification Number 050038. 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 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $28,442 | $91,504 | 3.2× | $18,490 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $31,519 | $133,438 | 4.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 1337 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Santa Clara Valley Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $28,442 (MS-DRG 470, 18 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $18,490 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 19 cases).
What is Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $91,504, 3.2× 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 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Advanced Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $13,221 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $15,221 less than an inpatient stay at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Santa Clara Valley Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 94% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.