Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comDesert Regional Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Palm Springs, CA 92262 · CMS Certification Number 050243. 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 Desert Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $15,341 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $23,245 | $341,627 | 14.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 385 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Desert Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $15,341 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 36 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Desert Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Rancho Mirage Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 10.0 mi away, is paid about $10,120 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.