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Burbank, CA 91505 · CMS Certification Number 050235. 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 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,161 | $102,542 | 5.4× | $16,055 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,859 | $111,412 | 5.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 360 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr an average of $19,161 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 42 stays) and $16,055 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 154 cases).
What is Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $102,542, 5.4× 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 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Alameda Surgery Center, LP, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,603 less than an inpatient stay at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr less than 71% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.