Knee replacement in Colorado
CPT 27447 · hospital facility charge
$12,231typical commercial insurer rate
Colorado hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | – | – | $12,231$7,610–$22,739 · 14 plans |
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.
What it is
A total knee replacement swaps the worn surfaces of the knee joint for metal and plastic parts. This code is for the operation itself, increasingly done without an overnight stay.
What to expect
One to two hours of surgery, walking the same day, and several weeks of physical therapy.
What moves the bill
The price here is the hospital's charge, which includes the implant. The surgeon, anesthesiologist and physical therapy bill separately.
General information, not medical advice.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.