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Torrance, CA 90509 · CMS Certification Number 050351. 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 Torrance Memorial Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,249 | $123,345 | 6.8× | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | $23,870 | $104,866 | 4.4× | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,081 | $120,900 | 6.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 2% (better than the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 380 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Torrance Memorial Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Torrance Memorial Medical Center an average of $18,249 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 262 stays) and $16,148 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 246 cases).
What is Torrance Memorial Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $123,345, 6.8× 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 Torrance Memorial Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Prime Surgical Center of Torrance , an orthopedic surgery center 0.4 mi away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,691 less than an inpatient stay at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Torrance Memorial Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Torrance Memorial Medical Center less than 84% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.