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Fountain Valley, CA 92708 · CMS Certification Number 050570. 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 Uci Health-Fountain Valley
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,593 | $246,397 | 12.6× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 405 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Uci Health-Fountain Valley for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Uci Health-Fountain Valley for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,593 (MS-DRG 470, 35 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Uci Health-Fountain Valley's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $246,397, 12.6× 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 Uci Health-Fountain Valley?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgitek ASC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,036 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,557 less than an inpatient stay at Uci Health-Fountain Valley. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Uci Health-Fountain Valley compare with other California hospitals?
Uci Health-Fountain Valley's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 63% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.