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Coronado, CA 92118 · CMS Certification Number 050234. 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 Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,302 | $124,494 | 6.1× | $16,081 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 204 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,302 (MS-DRG 470, 19 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $16,081 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 217 cases).
What is Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $124,494, 6.1× 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 Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Scripps Mercy Surgery Pavilion, an orthopedic surgery center 4.2 mi away, is paid about $10,395 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,907 less than an inpatient stay at Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr compare with other California hospitals?
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 50% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.