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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare 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 the average total payment to University of California Davis Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $26,314 (MS-DRG 470, 96 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× 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 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?
University of California Davis Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 89% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.