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Victorville, CA 92392 · CMS Certification Number 050517. 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 Victor Valley Global Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,274 | $77,678 | 4.0× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,488 | 1.1× | $17,101–$35,854 | 10 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers | $35,854 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Prime Health Services (rental network) | $23,561 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Brand New Day | $21,717 | 1.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $20,875 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Aetna | $20,488 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Central Health Plan | $20,488 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Epic Medical Network | $20,488 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Hardship Program | $20,488 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Inter Valley | $20,488 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Scan Health Plan | $20,488 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Blue Shield of California | $17,101 | 0.9× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-13); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-13); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 101 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Victor Valley Global Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Victor Valley Global Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,274 (MS-DRG 470, 27 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Victor Valley Global Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $77,678, 4.0× 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 Victor Valley Global Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Physician's Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 6.5 mi away, is paid about $10,120 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,154 less than an inpatient stay at Victor Valley Global Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Victor Valley Global Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Victor Valley Global Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 70% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Victor Valley Global Medical Center for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $20,488 across 10 insurers, ranging from $17,101 to $35,854.