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Long Beach, CA 90806 · CMS Certification Number 050485. 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 Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,393 | $115,198 | 5.6× | $15,945 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,035 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,565 | $159,542 | 7.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 7.4% (worse than the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 570 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center an average of $20,393 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 14 stays) and $15,945 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 143 cases).
What is Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $115,198, 5.6× 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 Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Healthcare Partners ASC-Lb, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,835 less than an inpatient stay at Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center more than 52% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.