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Hartford, CT 06102 · CMS Certification Number 070025. 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 Hartford Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,147 | $42,941 | 2.1× | $14,546 |
| Shoulder replacement | $26,650 | $61,438 | 2.3× | $20,501 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $23,618 | $73,761 | 3.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 2.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 819 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Hartford Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Hartford Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,147 (MS-DRG 470, 131 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,546 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 477 cases).
What is Hartford Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $42,941, 2.1× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Hartford Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Hhc Hartford Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 0.9 mi away, is paid about $9,533 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,614 less than an inpatient stay at Hartford Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Hartford Hospital compare with other Connecticut hospitals?
Hartford Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 92% of the 12 Connecticut hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.