Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comLac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center: what a joint replacement costs
Torrance, CA 90502 · CMS Certification Number 050376. 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 Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $37,686 | $58,888 | 1.6× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $39,275 | $64,966 | 1.7× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 553 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center an average of $37,686 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 15 stays).
What is Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $58,888, 1.6× 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 Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Prime Surgical Center of Torrance , an orthopedic surgery center 3.7 mi away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $27,128 less than an inpatient stay at Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center more than 100% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.