Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comUniversity of California Davis Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Sacramento, CA 95817 · CMS Certification Number 050599. 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 University of California Davis Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $26,314 | $188,254 | 7.2× | $16,254 |
| Shoulder replacement | $35,182 | $284,458 | 8.1× | $23,168 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $32,992 | $250,000 | 7.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 631 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of California Davis Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid University of California Davis Medical Center an average of $26,314 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 96 stays) and $16,254 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 379 cases).
What is University of California Davis Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $188,254, 7.2× 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 University of California Davis Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Sutter Alhambra Surgery Center, LP, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $12,209 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $14,105 less than an inpatient stay at University of California Davis Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of California Davis Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid University of California Davis Medical Center more than 89% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.