Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comRenown South Meadows Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Reno, NV 89521 · CMS Certification Number 290049. 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 Renown South Meadows Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,948 | $68,782 | 4.1× | $13,981 |
| Shoulder replacement | $22,629 | $92,709 | 4.1× | $19,802 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,358 | $73,310 | 4.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 118 beds
Nevada has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Renown South Meadows Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Renown South Meadows Medical Center an average of $16,948 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 20 stays) and $13,981 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 508 cases).
What is Renown South Meadows Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $68,782, 4.1× 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 Renown South Meadows Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Galena Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 11.1 mi away, is paid about $8,761 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,187 less than an inpatient stay at Renown South Meadows Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Renown South Meadows Medical Center compare with other Nevada hospitals?
Medicare paid Renown South Meadows Medical Center less than 78% of the 9 Nevada hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.