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Monterey, CA 93940 · CMS Certification Number 050145. 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 Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,550 | $129,394 | 5.5× | $18,490 |
| Shoulder replacement | $27,775 | $153,148 | 5.5× | $26,168 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $23,075 | $132,501 | 5.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 286 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula an average of $23,550 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 60 stays) and $18,490 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 177 cases).
What is Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $129,394, 5.5× 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 Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center Munras Avenue, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $12,330 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,220 less than an inpatient stay at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula more than 79% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.