Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)
Facility: John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect
Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)
On the higher side — 7 of 8 other CT hospitals charge less.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 CT hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) is about $21,902 (about 1.6× the $14,044 Medicare rate). John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect charges insurers about $28,748 — above the fair price. Located in Farmington, CT.
This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less
Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $21,902. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
5 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.
| Insurance company | Price range | vs. Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcaremajor | $27,746 - $53,067 | 198% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $27,746 - $49,501 | 198% |
| Aetnamajor | $27,746 - $30,932 | 198% |
| Cignamajor | $38,170 | 272% |
| Humanamajor | $27,746 | 198% |
| WellCare | $28,578 | 203% |
| + 2 smaller / regional plans | $27,746 - $43,697 |
Self-Pay How to get the cash price
Insurance Before you use insurance
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost
A rough estimate of what you’d pay with insurance (deductible + coinsurance) versus paying the cash price yourself.
Other Procedures at John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect
Compare: Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at other CT hospitals
- William W Backus Hospital · Norwich $9,169
- Charlotte Hungerford Hospital · Torrington $13,013
- Midstate Medical Center · Meriden $19,321
- Windham Community Memorial Hospital · Willimantic $20,120
- The Hospital of Central Connecticut · New Britain $21,405
- St Vincent's Medical Center · Bridgeport $21,665
- Hartford Hospital · Hartford $24,813
- Bristol Hospital · Bristol $30,722
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.