Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comDominican Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 · CMS Certification Number 050242. 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 Dominican Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $17,206 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $24,350 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,287 | $179,045 | 8.0× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 222 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Dominican Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $17,206 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 119 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Dominican Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Capitola Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 4.2 mi away, is paid about $12,576 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.