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Salt Lake City, UT 84132 · CMS Certification Number 460009. 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 University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,262 | $42,423 | 2.2× | $11,484 |
| Shoulder replacement | $25,273 | $64,771 | 2.6× | $16,433 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,247 | $67,793 | 3.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 2.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 1013 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Utah Hospital and Clinics for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to University of Utah Hospital and Clinics for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,262 (MS-DRG 470, 131 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,484 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 449 cases).
What is University of Utah Hospital and Clinics's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $42,423, 2.2× 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 University of Utah Hospital and Clinics?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Intermountain Surgery Center - Avenues, an orthopedic surgery center 2.4 mi away, is paid about $8,692 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,570 less than an inpatient stay at University of Utah Hospital and Clinics. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Utah Hospital and Clinics compare with other Utah hospitals?
University of Utah Hospital and Clinics's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 14 Utah hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.