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Torrance, CA 90503 · CMS Certification Number 050353. 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 Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,096 | $117,575 | 6.2× | $16,043 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,915 | $116,133 | 5.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 366 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance an average of $19,096 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 40 stays) and $16,043 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 119 cases).
What is Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $117,575, 6.2× 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 Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Beach District Surgery Center, L P, an orthopedic surgery center 2.0 mi away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,538 less than an inpatient stay at Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance less than 72% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.