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Las Vegas, NV 89128 · CMS Certification Number 290039. 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 Mountainview Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,885 | $184,305 | 8.4× | $12,456 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,832 | $201,768 | 9.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 407 beds
Nevada has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mountainview Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mountainview Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $21,885 (MS-DRG 470, 50 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,456 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 23 cases).
What is Mountainview Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $184,305, 8.4× 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 Mountainview Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Tenaya Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,670 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $12,215 less than an inpatient stay at Mountainview Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mountainview Hospital compare with other Nevada hospitals?
Mountainview Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 9 Nevada hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.