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Los Angeles, CA 90033 · CMS Certification Number 050103. 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 Adventist Health White Memorial
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,884 | $144,156 | 6.9× | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | $30,499 | $292,538 | 9.6× | $22,852 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 377 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Adventist Health White Memorial for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Adventist Health White Memorial for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,884 (MS-DRG 470, 17 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, 41 cases).
What is Adventist Health White Memorial's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $144,156, 6.9× 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 Adventist Health White Memorial?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Downtown L A Ambulatory Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 1.7 mi away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,326 less than an inpatient stay at Adventist Health White Memorial. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Adventist Health White Memorial compare with other California hospitals?
Adventist Health White Memorial's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 62% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.