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Vallejo, CA 94589 · CMS Certification Number 050101. 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 Sutter Solano Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $30,014 | $109,459 | 3.6× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 111 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sutter Solano Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Sutter Solano Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $30,014 (MS-DRG 470, 68 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Sutter Solano Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $109,459, 3.6× 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 Sutter Solano Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Delta Bay Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.2 mi away, is paid about $13,430 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $16,584 less than an inpatient stay at Sutter Solano Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Sutter Solano Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Sutter Solano Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 97% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.