Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSouthwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Murrieta, CA 92562 · CMS Certification Number 050701. 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 Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,641 | $111,685 | 5.4× | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,851 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $23,146 | $141,725 | 6.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 240 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,641 (MS-DRG 470, 11 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $16,148 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 101 cases).
What is Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $111,685, 5.4× 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 Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Golden Triangle Surgicenter, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,120 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,521 less than an inpatient stay at Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital compare with other California hospitals?
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 57% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.