Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comGlendale Adventist Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Glendale, CA 91206 · CMS Certification Number 050239. 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 Glendale Adventist Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,587 | $154,342 | 7.5× | $16,018 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,076 | $154,062 | 7.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 515 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Glendale Adventist Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Glendale Adventist Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,587 (MS-DRG 470, 44 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $16,018 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 90 cases).
What is Glendale Adventist Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $154,342, 7.5× 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 Glendale Adventist Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Glendale Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,029 less than an inpatient stay at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Glendale Adventist Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Glendale Adventist Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 55% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.