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Broomfield, CO 80021 · CMS Certification Number 060129. 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 Uchealth Broomfield Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,510 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,472 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $28,894 | — | $17,430–$53,836 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $53,836 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $38,692 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $19,096 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $17,430 | — | 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
For-profit · Acute · 22 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Uchealth Broomfield Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,510 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 76 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Uchealth Broomfield Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Cornerstone Surgical Suites LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,995 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Uchealth Broomfield 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 $28,894 across 4 insurers, ranging from $17,430 to $53,836.