Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comKern Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Bakersfield, CA 93306 · CMS Certification Number 050315. 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 Kern Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $15,835 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 222 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Kern Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $15,835 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 16 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Kern Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Bakersfield Specialists Surgical Center, LLC, 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.