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Greeley, CO 80631 · CMS Certification Number 060001. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at Banner North Colorado Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,559 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,214 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $36,296 | — | $16,855–$68,659 | 7 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $68,659 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $47,533 | — | 1 |
| Centivo | $37,924 | — | 1 |
| Decent Health | $36,296 | — | 1 |
| Denver Health Medical Plan | $30,127 | — | 1 |
| Assist Health Group | $20,226 | — | 1 |
| Banner Health | $16,855 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-02); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-02); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 378 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Banner North Colorado Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,559 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 85 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Banner North Colorado Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Banner Surgery Center - Greeley, an orthopedic surgery center 6.6 mi away, is paid about $8,781 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Banner North Colorado Medical Center for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $36,296 across 7 insurers, ranging from $16,855 to $68,659.