Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comRiverside University Health System-Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Moreno Valley, CA 92555 · CMS Certification Number 050292. 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 Riverside University Health System-Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,747 | $97,672 | 3.9× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 439 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Riverside University Health System-Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Riverside University Health System-Medical Center an average of $24,747 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 22 stays).
What is Riverside University Health System-Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $97,672, 3.9× what Medicare paid. 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 Riverside University Health System-Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Inland Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.5 mi away, is paid about $10,120 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $14,627 less than an inpatient stay at Riverside University Health System-Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Riverside University Health System-Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Riverside University Health System-Medical Center more than 85% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.