Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMemorialcare Saddleback Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 · CMS Certification Number 050603. 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 Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,443 | $121,087 | 6.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 325 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $16,148 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 55 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Pacific Anesthesia Surgical Services, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,036 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.