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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,427 | $89,612 | 4.6× | $12,485 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,468 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $22,092 | 1.1× | $15,996–$43,682 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $43,682 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Selecthealth | $22,092 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Rocky Mountain | $15,996 | 0.8× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
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 the average total payment to Adventhealth Porter for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,427 (MS-DRG 470, 13 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× 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 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?
Adventhealth Porter's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 88% of the 17 Colorado hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Adventhealth Porter for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $22,092 across 3 insurers, ranging from $15,996 to $43,682.