Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSaint Francis Memorial Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
San Francisco, CA 94109 · CMS Certification Number 050152. 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 Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $26,934 | $149,640 | 5.6× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 288 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Saint Francis Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Saint Francis Memorial Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $26,934 (MS-DRG 470, 14 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Saint Francis Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $149,640, 5.6× 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 Saint Francis Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. San Francisco Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 0.8 mi away, is paid about $13,132 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $13,802 less than an inpatient stay at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Saint Francis Memorial Hospital compare with other California hospitals?
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 92% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.