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Palmdale, CA 93552 · CMS Certification Number 050204. 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 Palmdale Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,391 | $239,759 | 12.4× | $15,341 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 157 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Palmdale Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Palmdale Regional Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,391 (MS-DRG 470, 14 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $15,341 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 18 cases).
What is Palmdale Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $239,759, 12.4× 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 Palmdale Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. High Desert Health System Ambulatory Surgical Ctr, an orthopedic surgery center 11.1 mi away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,833 less than an inpatient stay at Palmdale Regional Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Palmdale Regional Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Palmdale Regional Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 68% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.