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Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 · CMS Certification Number 060009. 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 Lutheran Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,510 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,701 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,767 | $107,344 | 6.4× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $38,444 | — | $13,491–$44,293 | 10 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $44,293 | — | 1 |
| Preferred One | $44,293 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $44,172 | — | 1 |
| GEHA | $43,052 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $41,811 | — | 1 |
| Denv Hlth Med Plan | $35,077 | — | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $35,017 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $34,480 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $29,219 | — | 1 |
| Select Health | $13,491 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-22); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-22); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 338 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Lutheran Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,510 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 34 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Lutheran Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Clear Creek Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,995 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Lutheran 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 $38,444 across 10 insurers, ranging from $13,491 to $44,293.