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Caldwell, ID 83605 · CMS Certification Number 130014. 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 West Valley Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,828 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,847 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $32,195 | — | $17,025–$40,915 | 8 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| HealthPartners | $40,915 | — | 1 |
| Select Health Idaho (EIRMC only) | $39,763 | — | 1 |
| St Alphonsus Health | $39,763 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $36,082 | — | 1 |
| Blue Cross of Idaho | $28,308 | — | 1 |
| Regence BlueShield | $24,045 | — | 1 |
| Corizon Health | $18,140 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $17,025 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 150 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay West Valley Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,828 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 63 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near West Valley Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Millennium Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 14.0 mi away, is paid about $8,634 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay West Valley Medical Center 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 $32,195 across 8 insurers, ranging from $17,025 to $40,915.