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San Diego, CA 92123 · CMS Certification Number 050100. 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 Sharp Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,420 | $161,376 | 7.5× | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,366 | $130,136 | 5.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 881 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sharp Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Sharp Memorial Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $21,420 (MS-DRG 470, 20 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, 76 cases).
What is Sharp Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $161,376, 7.5× 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 Sharp Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Oasis Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,395 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,025 less than an inpatient stay at Sharp Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Sharp Memorial Hospital compare with other California hospitals?
Sharp Memorial Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 70% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.