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Orange, CA 92868 · CMS Certification Number 050348. 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 Uci Health-Orange
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $29,813 | $115,370 | 3.9× | $15,688 |
| Shoulder replacement | $37,477 | $170,979 | 4.6× | $22,310 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $35,820 | $137,938 | 3.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 415 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Uci Health-Orange for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Uci Health-Orange for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $29,813 (MS-DRG 470, 73 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $15,688 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 127 cases).
What is Uci Health-Orange's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $115,370, 3.9× 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 Uci Health-Orange?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. La Veta Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,036 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $19,777 less than an inpatient stay at Uci Health-Orange. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Uci Health-Orange compare with other California hospitals?
Uci Health-Orange's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 96% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.