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Lakewood, CA 90712 · CMS Certification Number 050581. 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-Lakewood
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,049 | $177,514 | 9.8× | $15,679 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $55,919 | 3.1× | $36,784–$121,328 | 14 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Net | $121,328 | 6.7× | 1 |
| Cigna | $103,983 | 5.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $94,884 | 5.3× | 1 |
| Aetna | $84,293 | 4.7× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $73,569 | 4.1× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $64,860 | 3.6× | 1 |
| Blue Shield of California | $63,736 | 3.5× | 1 |
| Oscar | $48,102 | 2.7× | 1 |
| Primecare Medical Network | $43,858 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Ahmc | $42,443 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Heritage Provider Network | $41,029 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Seaside Health Plan | $38,199 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Bright Health Physicians Of Pih | $36,784 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Family Choice Medical Group | $36,784 | 2.0× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 170 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Uci Health-Lakewood for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Uci Health-Lakewood for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $18,049 (MS-DRG 470, 17 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $15,679 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 31 cases).
What is Uci Health-Lakewood's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $177,514, 9.8× 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-Lakewood?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Md Surgical, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,491 less than an inpatient stay at Uci Health-Lakewood. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Uci Health-Lakewood compare with other California hospitals?
Uci Health-Lakewood's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 90% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Uci Health-Lakewood 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 $55,919 across 14 insurers, ranging from $36,784 to $121,328.