Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comCharlotte Hungerford Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Torrington, CT 06790 · CMS Certification Number 070011. 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 Charlotte Hungerford 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 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,350 | — | $15,125–$27,855 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $27,855 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $17,350 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $15,125 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 109 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Charlotte Hungerford Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,655 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 19 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Charlotte Hungerford Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Litchfield Hills Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,082 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Charlotte Hungerford 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 $17,350 across 3 insurers, ranging from $15,125 to $27,855.