Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comUniversity Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central: what a joint replacement costs
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 · CMS Certification Number 060022. 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 University Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,377 |
| Shoulder replacement | $20,502 | $195,043 | 9.5× | $17,701 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,375 | $143,497 | 8.8× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 583 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,377 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 163 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Audubon ASC at St Francis, an orthopedic surgery center 6.1 mi away, is paid about $8,835 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.