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Murrieta, CA 92563 · CMS Certification Number 050770. 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 Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $23,693 | $139,586 | 5.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,670 | — | $17,300–$24,040 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC Health Plan | $24,040 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $17,300 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-02); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-02); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 106 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $16,148 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 57 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Zahra Surgery Center, LP, an orthopedic surgery center 8.1 mi away, is paid about $10,120 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $20,670 across 2 insurers, ranging from $17,300 to $24,040.