Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comKaiser Foundation Hospital - Zion: what a joint replacement costs
San Diego, CA 92120 · CMS Certification Number 050515. 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 Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Zion
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $15,190 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $43,218 | $64,285 | 1.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 659 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Zion for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $15,190 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 22 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Zion?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Grossmont Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 3.3 mi away, is paid about $10,395 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.