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Alamosa, CO 81101 · CMS Certification Number 060008. 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 San Luis Valley Health
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,442 | $49,930 | 3.0× | $13,396 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 59 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay San Luis Valley Health for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid San Luis Valley Health an average of $16,442 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 25 stays) and $13,396 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 15 cases).
What is San Luis Valley Health's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $49,930, 3.0× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does San Luis Valley Health compare with other Colorado hospitals?
Medicare paid San Luis Valley Health more than 71% of the 17 Colorado hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.