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Whittier, CA 90602 · CMS Certification Number 050169. 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 Pih Health Hospital-Whittier
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $15,947 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,663 | $113,564 | 5.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 547 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Pih Health Hospital-Whittier for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $15,947 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 141 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Pih Health Hospital-Whittier?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Whittier Outpatient Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.