Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comLompoc Valley Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Lompoc, CA 93436 · CMS Certification Number 050110. 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 Lompoc Valley Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,219 | $64,811 | 3.2× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 170 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Lompoc Valley Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Lompoc Valley Medical Center an average of $20,219 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 23 stays).
What is Lompoc Valley Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $64,811, 3.2× 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 Lompoc Valley Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Plaza Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 23.3 mi away, is paid about $11,110 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,109 less than an inpatient stay at Lompoc Valley Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Lompoc Valley Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Lompoc Valley Medical Center less than 51% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.