Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comFoothills Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Boulder, CO 80303 · CMS Certification Number 060027. 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 Foothills Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,828 | $117,350 | 8.5× | $12,415 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,701 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,080 | $157,610 | 10.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 181 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Foothills Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Foothills Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,828 (MS-DRG 470, 39 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,415 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 522 cases).
What is Foothills Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $117,350, 8.5× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Foothills Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Foothills Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,130 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,698 less than an inpatient stay at Foothills Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Foothills Hospital compare with other Colorado hospitals?
Foothills Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 94% of the 17 Colorado hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.