Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota in Colorado
MS-DRG 469: Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity with mcc or tota
$338,677typical hospital bill
$29,073typical amount paid
$23,870–$87,976range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $338,677 for this stay in 2024, about 11.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 11 | $113,610 | $23,870 | |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | Lone Tree | 14 | $338,677 | $29,073 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 12 | $470,692 | $87,976 |
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.