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Carmichael, CA 95608 · CMS Certification Number 050516. 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 Mercy San Juan Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,087 | $147,072 | 7.3× | $16,773 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $23,737 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,896 | $149,884 | 6.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 370 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy San Juan Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mercy San Juan Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,087 (MS-DRG 470, 23 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $16,773 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 116 cases).
What is Mercy San Juan Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $147,072, 7.3× 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 Mercy San Juan Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Greater Sacramento Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.9 mi away, is paid about $12,209 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,878 less than an inpatient stay at Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mercy San Juan Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Mercy San Juan Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 55% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.