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Burlington, VT 05401 · CMS Certification Number 470003. 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 Vermont Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $9,520 | $58,334 | 6.1× | $5,619 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $8,459 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,552 | $70,429 | 5.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 615 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Vermont Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid University of Vermont Medical Center an average of $9,520 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 29 stays) and $5,619 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 254 cases).
What is University of 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 $58,334, 6.1× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does University of Vermont Medical Center compare with other Vermont hospitals?
Medicare paid University of Vermont Medical Center more than 67% of the 3 Vermont hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.