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Aurora, CO 80012 · CMS Certification Number 060100. 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 Hca Healthone Aurora
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,153 | $236,739 | 14.7× | $12,359 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,066 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,334 | $271,639 | 14.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 346 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Hca Healthone Aurora for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Hca Healthone Aurora for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,153 (MS-DRG 470, 25 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,359 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 215 cases).
What is Hca Healthone Aurora's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $236,739, 14.7× 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 Hca Healthone Aurora?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center of the Rockies, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,995 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,158 less than an inpatient stay at Hca Healthone Aurora. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Hca Healthone Aurora compare with other Colorado hospitals?
Hca Healthone Aurora's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 65% of the 17 Colorado hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.