Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comKeck Hospital of Usc: what a joint replacement costs
Los Angeles, CA 90033 · CMS Certification Number 050696. 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 Keck Hospital of Usc
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $26,231 | $142,037 | 5.4× | $15,956 |
| Shoulder replacement | $33,239 | $124,540 | 3.7× | $22,852 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 285 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Keck Hospital of Usc for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Keck Hospital of Usc an average of $26,231 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 91 stays) and $15,956 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 303 cases).
What is Keck Hospital of Usc's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $142,037, 5.4× 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 Keck Hospital of Usc?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Downtown L A Ambulatory Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 1.7 mi away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $15,673 less than an inpatient stay at Keck Hospital of Usc. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Keck Hospital of Usc compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Keck Hospital of Usc more than 88% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.