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Redding, CA 96001 · CMS Certification Number 050280. 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 Mercy Medical Center Redding
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,687 | $96,300 | 4.7× | $15,945 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,868 | $94,760 | 4.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 267 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy Medical Center Redding for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mercy Medical Center Redding for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,687 (MS-DRG 470, 36 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $15,945 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 427 cases).
What is Mercy Medical Center Redding's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $96,300, 4.7× 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 Mercy Medical Center Redding?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Mercy Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,872 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,815 less than an inpatient stay at Mercy Medical Center Redding. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mercy Medical Center Redding compare with other California hospitals?
Mercy Medical Center Redding's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 58% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.