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Stamford, CT 06904 · CMS Certification Number 070006. 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 Stamford Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,813 | $86,389 | 4.4× | $14,739 |
| Shoulder replacement | $23,684 | $132,134 | 5.6× | $20,939 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,959 | $106,968 | 5.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 2.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 305 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Stamford Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Stamford Hospital an average of $19,813 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 73 stays) and $14,739 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 443 cases).
What is Stamford Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $86,389, 4.4× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Stamford Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Specialty Surgery Center of Connecticut, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,865 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,948 less than an inpatient stay at Stamford Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Stamford Hospital compare with other Connecticut hospitals?
Medicare paid Stamford Hospital more than 83% of the 12 Connecticut hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.