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San Francisco, CA 94110 · CMS Certification Number 050228. 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 Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $33,951 | $156,918 | 4.6× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 367 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $33,951 (MS-DRG 470, 28 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $156,918, 4.6× 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 Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Hayes Valley Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.1 mi away, is paid about $13,132 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $20,819 less than an inpatient stay at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr compare with other California hospitals?
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 99% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.