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Glendale, CA 91208 · CMS Certification Number 050124. 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 Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $15,902 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $25,797 | — | $18,770–$69,805 | 11 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $69,805 | — | 1 |
| Health Plan Of Nevada/Sierra | $55,674 | — | 1 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care | $41,481 | — | 1 |
| Monarch Health Plan | $39,118 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $32,108 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $25,797 | — | 1 |
| Providence Health Plan | $25,598 | — | 1 |
| Blue Shield of California | $23,986 | — | 1 |
| Facey Medical Group | $22,878 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $22,692 | — | 1 |
| Healthnet | $18,770 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 158 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $15,902 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 118 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Community Surgery Center of Glendale, an orthopedic surgery center 1.4 mi away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $25,797 across 11 insurers, ranging from $18,770 to $69,805.