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Santa Barbara, CA 93111 · CMS Certification Number 050357. 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 Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,419 | $97,559 | 5.3× | $16,044 |
| Shoulder replacement | $23,710 | $111,579 | 4.7× | $22,249 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,264 | $102,966 | 5.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 122 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $18,419 (MS-DRG 470, 105 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $16,044 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 418 cases).
What is Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $97,559, 5.3× 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 Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic, an orthopedic surgery center 2.2 mi away, is paid about $11,110 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,309 less than an inpatient stay at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital compare with other California hospitals?
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 82% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.