Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comUcla West Valley Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
West Hills, CA 91307 · CMS Certification Number 050481. 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 Ucla West Valley Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,759 | $292,338 | 14.1× | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,580 | $333,757 | 14.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $34,894 | 1.7× | $28,362–$106,210 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $106,210 | 5.1× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $37,621 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Centivo | $32,167 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Cigna | $28,362 | 1.4× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-29); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-29); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 236 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ucla West Valley Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Ucla West Valley Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,759 (MS-DRG 470, 55 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $16,148 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 54 cases).
What is Ucla West Valley Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $292,338, 14.1× 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 Ucla West Valley Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. West Hills Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,201 less than an inpatient stay at Ucla West Valley Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ucla West Valley Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Ucla West Valley Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 59% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Ucla West Valley Medical Center for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $34,894 across 4 insurers, ranging from $28,362 to $106,210.