Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAdventhealth Porter: what a joint replacement costs
Denver, CO 80210 · CMS Certification Number 060064. 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 Adventhealth Porter
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,427 | $89,612 | 4.6× | $12,485 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,468 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 368 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Adventhealth Porter for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Adventhealth Porter an average of $19,427 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 13 stays) and $12,485 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 430 cases).
What is Adventhealth Porter's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $89,612, 4.6× what Medicare paid. 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 Adventhealth Porter?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Synergy Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.2 mi away, is paid about $8,995 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,432 less than an inpatient stay at Adventhealth Porter. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Adventhealth Porter compare with other Colorado hospitals?
Medicare paid Adventhealth Porter more than 88% of the 17 Colorado hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.