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Yakima, WA 98902 · CMS Certification Number 500036. 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 Yakima Valley Memorial
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,690 | $45,379 | 2.9× | $14,028 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,983 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,733 | $53,431 | 3.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 218 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Yakima Valley Memorial for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Yakima Valley Memorial an average of $15,690 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 12 stays) and $14,028 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 254 cases).
What is Yakima Valley Memorial's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $45,379, 2.9× 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 Yakima Valley Memorial?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Multicare Yakima Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,695 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,995 less than an inpatient stay at Yakima Valley Memorial. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Yakima Valley Memorial compare with other Washington hospitals?
Medicare paid Yakima Valley Memorial less than 81% of the 26 Washington hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.