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San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 · CMS Certification Number 050506. 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 Tenet Health Central Coast Sierra Vista Rmc
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $21,087 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,580 | $208,023 | 10.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 186 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Tenet Health Central Coast Sierra Vista Rmc for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $16,148 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 41 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Tenet Health Central Coast Sierra Vista Rmc?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. San Luis Obispo Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 8.1 mi away, is paid about $10,522 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.