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New London, CT 06320 · CMS Certification Number 070007. 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 Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $14,655 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $20,737 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,526 | $53,141 | 2.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $48,975 | — | $17,717–$84,638 | 12 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champus | $84,638 | — | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $75,328 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $53,053 | — | 1 |
| CtCare | $53,023 | — | 1 |
| Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions (AMPS) | $49,590 | — | 1 |
| ClaimDoc | $49,590 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $49,590 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $48,360 | — | 1 |
| Create Alliance | $48,244 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $47,231 | — | 1 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | $28,866 | — | 1 |
| Great West Network | $25,391 | — | 1 |
| Tufts Health Plan | $17,717 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-19); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-19); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 280 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Lawrence & Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,655 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 56 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Lawrence & Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Constitution Surgery Center East LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 3.0 mi away, is paid about $9,349 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Lawrence & Memorial 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 $48,975 across 12 insurers, ranging from $17,717 to $84,638.