Hip or Knee Replacement (without major complications) cost in Santa Barbara, CA
MS-DRG 470 · 2 hospitals in Santa Barbara
Charges here run from $97,559 to $110,477 — a difference of $12,919 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical California hospital charges $121,434.
Hospitals in Santa Barbara, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA |
$97,559 20% below the state average | $18,419 | 105 |
|
C
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA |
$110,477 9% below the state average | $19,672 | 100 |
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.