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Pleasanton, CA 94588 · CMS Certification Number 050283. 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 Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,114 | $143,012 | 6.8× | $18,437 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $26,168 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $25,004 | $187,618 | 7.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 175 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $21,114 (MS-DRG 470, 24 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $18,437 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 420 cases).
What is Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $143,012, 6.8× 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 Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Hacienda Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $13,116 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,998 less than an inpatient stay at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley compare with other California hospitals?
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 65% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.