Hip or knee replacement in Vermont
MS-DRG 470: Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without mcc
$43,983typical hospital bill
$9,520typical amount paid
$6,416–$19,422range paid across 3 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $43,983 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Barre | 13 | $43,983 | $6,416 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 29 | $58,334 | $9,520 | |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro | 19 | $34,509 | $19,422 |
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.