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Waterbury, CT 06721 · CMS Certification Number 070005. 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 Waterbury Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $14,413 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $20,737 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,172 | $89,680 | 4.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $37,937 | — | $35,478–$47,167 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $47,167 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $38,402 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $37,937 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $36,771 | — | 1 |
| ConnectiCare | $35,478 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-13); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-13); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 357 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Waterbury Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,413 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 54 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Waterbury Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Waterbury Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 0.8 mi away, is paid about $9,655 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Waterbury 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 $37,937 across 5 insurers, ranging from $35,478 to $47,167.