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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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient 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 Medicare paid University of Utah Hospital and Clinics an average of $19,262 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 131 stays) and $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× what Medicare paid. 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?
Medicare paid University of Utah Hospital and Clinics more than 100% of the 14 Utah hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.