Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comVermont: one knee, three prices
What Medicare pays Vermont hospitals and surgery centers for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what hospitals list, and which cost the most and the least.
Vermont requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.
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Lowest Medicare payment
| Hospital | City | Inpatient paid | List price | Outpatient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Berlin | $6,416 | $43,983 | $4,341 |
| University of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington | $9,520 | $58,334 | $5,619 |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro | $19,422 | $34,509 | $8,122 |
Highest Medicare payment
| Hospital | City | Inpatient paid | List price | Outpatient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro | $19,422 | $34,509 | $8,122 |
| University of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington | $9,520 | $58,334 | $5,619 |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Berlin | $6,416 | $43,983 | $4,341 |
Every Vermont hospital (6)
- Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Brattleboro
- Central Vermont Medical Center Berlin
- Northwestern Medical Center Inc Saint Albans
- Rutland Regional Medical Center Rutland
- Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington
- University of Vermont Medical Center Burlington
Questions
How much does Medicare pay for a knee replacement in Vermont?
In 2024 Medicare paid Vermont hospitals a median $9,520 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 3 hospitals) and a median $6,522 per outpatient case. An orthopedic surgery center is paid about — for a knee.
Which Vermont hospitals does Medicare pay least for a joint replacement?
Central Vermont Medical Center ($6,416), University of Vermont Medical Center ($9,520), Brattleboro Memorial Hospital ($19,422).
What do Vermont hospitals list for a joint replacement?
The median list (chargemaster) price is $43,983, about 4.6× what Medicare pays.
Does Vermont have a certificate-of-need law?
Vermont requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers. CON covers ASCs, but a 2025 law (Act 15) set a $10 million capital threshold for ASC projects that had previously been reviewed at any cost.