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Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 · CMS Certification Number 060132. 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 Highlands Ranch Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,280 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,882 | $125,297 | 7.0× | $17,701 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $37,934 | — | $29,454–$53,836 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $53,836 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $38,409 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $37,458 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $29,454 | — | 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 · 87 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,280 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 189 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center of Highlands Ranch, 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 Highlands Ranch 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 $37,934 across 4 insurers, ranging from $29,454 to $53,836.