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Longmont, CO 80504 · CMS Certification Number 060128. 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 Longs Peak Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,355 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,701 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $37,300 | — | $28,312–$55,901 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $66,420 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $55,901 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $41,317 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $33,283 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $28,312 | — | 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 · 83 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Longs Peak Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,355 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 140 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Longs Peak Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Front Range Orthopedic Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 9.6 mi away, is paid about $9,130 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Longs Peak Hospital 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 $37,300 across 4 insurers, ranging from $28,312 to $55,901.