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Greenbrae, CA 94904 · CMS Certification Number 050360. 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 Marinhealth Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,353 | $218,901 | 10.3× | $18,338 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $25,953 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $24,146 | $235,960 | 9.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 325 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Marinhealth Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Marinhealth Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $21,353 (MS-DRG 470, 39 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $18,338 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 182 cases).
What is Marinhealth Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $218,901, 10.3× 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 Marinhealth Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Greenbrae Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $12,874 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,479 less than an inpatient stay at Marinhealth Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Marinhealth Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Marinhealth Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 69% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.