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Modesto, CA 95355 · CMS Certification Number 050557. 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 Memorial Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,468 | $107,187 | 5.0× | $15,933 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,193 | $126,594 | 6.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 275 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Memorial Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Memorial Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $21,468 (MS-DRG 470, 73 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $15,933 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 135 cases).
What is Memorial Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $107,187, 5.0× 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 Memorial Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Coffee Road Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,567 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,901 less than an inpatient stay at Memorial Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Memorial Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Memorial Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 71% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.