Hip or Knee Replacement (severe) cost in Santa Monica, CA
MS-DRG 469 · 2 hospitals in Santa Monica
Charges here run from $102,782 to $165,719 — a difference of $62,937 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $187,664.
Hospitals in Santa Monica, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
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Saint John's Health Center
Santa Monica, CA |
$102,782 45% below the state average | $29,171 | 11 |
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Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital
Santa Monica, CA |
$165,719 12% below the state average | $46,735 | 16 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.