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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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient 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× | — |
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 Medicare paid Ucla West Valley Medical Center an average of $20,759 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 55 stays) and $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× 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 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?
Medicare paid Ucla West Valley Medical Center more than 59% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.