Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMercy Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Bakersfield, CA 93301 · CMS Certification Number 050295. 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 Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,800 | $117,119 | 5.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 211 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $16,148 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 106 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Mercy Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Millennium Surgery Center, Inc, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,876 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.