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Chula Vista, CA 91911 · CMS Certification Number 050222. 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 Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,626 | $160,231 | 8.2× | $15,610 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,897 | $140,009 | 6.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 306 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center an average of $19,626 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 16 stays) and $15,610 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 27 cases).
What is Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $160,231, 8.2× 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 Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Otay Lakes Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 6.9 mi away, is paid about $10,395 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,231 less than an inpatient stay at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center less than 62% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.