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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient 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 Medicare paid St Elizabeth Hospital an average of $18,641 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 24 stays).
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× what Medicare paid. 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?
Medicare paid St Elizabeth Hospital more than 76% of the 17 Colorado hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.