Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comVail Health Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Vail, CO 81657 · CMS Certification Number 060096. 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 Vail Health Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $13,349 |
| Shoulder replacement | $41,357 | $88,553 | 2.1× | $18,956 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 56 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Vail Health Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $13,349 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 492 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Vail Health Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Vail Valley Surgery Center Vail, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,263 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.