Hip or knee replacement in Nevada
MS-DRG 470: Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without mcc
$185,562typical hospital bill
$18,276typical amount paid
$16,278–$21,885range paid across 9 hospitals
Nevada hospitals billed Medicare a typical $185,562 for this stay in 2024, about 10.2 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus | Henderson | 58 | $144,222 | $16,278 | |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center | Reno | 20 | $68,782 | $16,948 | |
| Henderson Hospital | Henderson | 22 | $174,557 | $17,683 | |
| Northern Nevada Medical Center | Sparks | 17 | $185,562 | $17,737 | |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center | Las Vegas | 29 | $240,018 | $18,276 | |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center | Las Vegas | 40 | $236,312 | $18,868 | |
| Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center | Las Vegas | 24 | $188,963 | $19,302 | |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center | Las Vegas | 41 | $232,799 | $19,946 | |
| Mountainview Hospital | Las Vegas | 50 | $184,305 | $21,885 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.