Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comWaterbury Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $14,413 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $20,737 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,172 | $89,680 | 4.2× | — |
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?
Medicare allowed an average of $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.