Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comHospital of Central Connecticut, the: what a joint replacement costs
New Britain, CT 06050 · CMS Certification Number 070035. 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 Hospital of Central Connecticut, the
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,537 | $46,412 | 2.6× | $14,797 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,130 | $83,837 | 3.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 330 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Hospital of Central Connecticut, the for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Hospital of Central Connecticut, the for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,537 (MS-DRG 470, 14 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,797 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 15 cases).
What is Hospital of Central Connecticut, the's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $46,412, 2.6× 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 Hospital of Central Connecticut, the?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Connecticut Surgery Center, Limited Partnership, an orthopedic surgery center 6.0 mi away, is paid about $9,533 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,004 less than an inpatient stay at Hospital of Central Connecticut, the. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Hospital of Central Connecticut, the compare with other Connecticut hospitals?
Hospital of Central Connecticut, the's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 75% of the 12 Connecticut hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.