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Loveland, CO 80538 · CMS Certification Number 060119. 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 Medical Center of the Rockies
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,374 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,526 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,322 | $112,865 | 7.4× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $44,844 | — | $42,146–$47,542 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $47,542 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $42,146 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-11-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-11-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 180 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Medical Center of the Rockies for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,374 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 239 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Medical Center of the Rockies?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Loveland Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,932 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Medical Center of the Rockies 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 $44,844 across 2 insurers, ranging from $42,146 to $47,542.