Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comVentura County Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Ventura, CA 93003 · CMS Certification Number 050159. 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 Ventura County Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $22,004 | $93,453 | 4.2× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 272 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ventura County Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Ventura County Medical Center an average of $22,004 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 33 stays).
What is Ventura County Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $93,453, 4.2× 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 Ventura County Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. T Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,445 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,559 less than an inpatient stay at Ventura County Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ventura County Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Ventura County Medical Center more than 76% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.