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Pueblo, CO 81003 · CMS Certification Number 060020. 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 Parkview Medical Center, Inc
| 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) | $16,661 | $155,927 | 9.4× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $33,301 | — | $17,140–$42,918 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $42,918 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $38,906 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $33,301 | — | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $29,136 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $17,140 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-11-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-11-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 350 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Parkview Medical Center, Inc for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,510 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 190 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Parkview Medical Center, Inc?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Rocky Mountain Laser & Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 9.8 mi away, is paid about $8,386 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Parkview Medical Center, Inc 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 $33,301 across 5 insurers, ranging from $17,140 to $42,918.