Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comThe University of Chicago Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Chicago, IL 60637 · CMS Certification Number 140088. 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 The University of Chicago Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,467 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,755 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $26,340 | $142,310 | 5.4× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $35,878 | — | $25,076–$39,940 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $39,940 | — | 1 |
| BCBS IL | $37,887 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $35,878 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $27,993 | — | 1 |
| Oscar | $25,076 | — | 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
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 782 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay The University of Chicago Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,467 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 213 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near The University of Chicago Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Hyde Park Surgical Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 1.5 mi away, is paid about $9,238 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay The University of Chicago Medical Center 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 $35,878 across 5 insurers, ranging from $25,076 to $39,940.