Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSt Elizabeth Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Fort Morgan, CO 80701 · CMS Certification Number 060044. 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 St Elizabeth Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,641 | $75,692 | 4.1× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 50 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Elizabeth Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to St Elizabeth Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $18,641 (MS-DRG 470, 24 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is St Elizabeth Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $75,692, 4.1× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does St Elizabeth Hospital compare with other Colorado hospitals?
St Elizabeth Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 76% of the 17 Colorado hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.