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Whittier, CA 90605 · CMS Certification Number 050735. 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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,738 | $100,665 | 5.1× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 178 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Whittier Hospital Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Whittier Hospital Medical Center an average of $19,738 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 12 stays).
What is Whittier Hospital Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $100,665, 5.1× 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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Whittier Outpatient Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 1.5 mi away, is paid about $10,558 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,180 less than an inpatient stay at Whittier Hospital Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Whittier Hospital Medical Center compare with other California hospitals?
Medicare paid Whittier Hospital Medical Center less than 61% of the 119 California hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.