Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comLutheran Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,510 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,701 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,767 | $107,344 | 6.4× | — |
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?
Medicare allowed an average of $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.