Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comKaweah Health Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Visalia, CA 93291 · CMS Certification Number 050057. 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 Kaweah Health Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $15,870 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $23,324 | $69,406 | 3.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 480 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Kaweah Health Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $15,870 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 258 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Kaweah Health Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Sequoia Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 6.3 mi away, is paid about $8,709 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.