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Denver, CO 80204 · CMS Certification Number 060011. 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 Denver Health 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 | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $50,162 | — | $42,471–$57,854 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $57,854 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $42,471 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-30); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-30); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 555 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Denver Health Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,510 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 19 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Denver Health Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Denver Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.7 mi 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 Denver Health 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 $50,162 across 2 insurers, ranging from $42,471 to $57,854.