Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comUci Health-Lakewood: what a joint replacement costs
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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,049 | $177,514 | 9.8× | $15,679 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
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 Medicare paid Uci Health-Lakewood an average of $18,049 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 17 stays) and $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× what Medicare paid. 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?
Medicare paid Uci Health-Lakewood less than 90% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.