Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comCentral Vermont Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Berlin, VT 05641 · CMS Certification Number 470001. 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 Central Vermont Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $6,416 | $43,983 | 6.9× | $4,341 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $7,937 | $43,451 | 5.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 175 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Central Vermont Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Central Vermont Medical Center an average of $6,416 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 13 stays) and $4,341 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 80 cases).
What is Central Vermont Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $43,983, 6.9× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Central Vermont Medical Center compare with other Vermont hospitals?
Medicare paid Central Vermont Medical Center less than 67% of the 3 Vermont hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.