Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comEnloe Health: what a joint replacement costs
Chico, CA 95926 · CMS Certification Number 050039. 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 Enloe Health
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,025 | $127,170 | 7.1× | $16,116 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,091 | $156,544 | 7.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 298 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Enloe Health for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Enloe Health an average of $18,025 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 25 stays) and $16,116 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 461 cases).
What is Enloe Health's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $127,170, 7.1× what Medicare paid. 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 Enloe Health?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Advanced Eye Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,451 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,574 less than an inpatient stay at Enloe Health. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Enloe Health compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Enloe Health less than 91% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.