Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMemorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 · CMS Certification Number 050678. 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 Orange Coast Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,483 | $97,139 | 5.0× | $15,992 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,925 | $112,465 | 5.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 210 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center an average of $19,483 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 29 stays) and $15,992 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 86 cases).
What is Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $97,139, 5.0× 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 Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgitek ASC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,036 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,447 less than an inpatient stay at Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center less than 66% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.