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Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Colorado (2026)

Moderately higher pricing · Regional price parity: 105.2 · CO

Colorado Average
$33,664
▲ +5.2% above national
Typical Range
$21,040 – $52,600
National avg: $32,000
Editorial view of Colorado
Regional Pricing Confidence
92% Confidence Index
The Colorado Market

What Drives Pricing Here

Three factors explain most of why hip replacement surgery costs what it does in Colorado.

Regional Price Parity

Colorado's cost-of-living index sits at 105.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

87 facilities perform this procedure in Colorado — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.

Vs. National Benchmark

At +5.2% above the national average ($32,000), Colorado sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.

State Context

Hip Replacement Surgery in Colorado: What to Know

Colorado offers exceptional hip replacement care. OrthoColorado Hospital, ranked #1 for joint replacement by CareChex, and Colorado Advanced Orthopedics (CAO) at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, a Healthgrades top 100 hospital, are leading options. CAO even sees 60% of its orthopedic patients traveling from out-of-town. Swedish Medical Center in Englewood offers innovative anterior PATH techniques for faster healing, while AdventHealth Medical Group Colorado Joint Replacement trains surgeons worldwide.

To potentially save on costs, consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in Colorado, which offer outpatient total joint replacement at approximately 40% less than hospitals. Facilities like Orthopedic Centers of Colorado and Colorado Center of Orthopaedic Excellence also offer minimally invasive approaches. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Colorado

At 5.2% above average, hip replacement surgery in Colorado costs a bit more. Here's the breakdown by component.

Facility Fee

OR time and hospital staffing

$7,069 - $13,129

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$7,069 - $13,129

Implants & Supplies

$3,535 - $6,564

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$3,535 - $6,564

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$2,356 - $4,376

Total Estimated Cost

Colorado all-in range

$21,040 – $52,600

Financing Options

Many Colorado clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $33,664 looks like:

$1,403/mo
Est. 24 months · 0% APR promo
  • Soft credit check — no hard pull
  • Instant approval decisions
  • HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases

Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →

Ranges adjusted for Colorado's regional price parity (105.2). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Colorado

Colorado has both hospital and outpatient surgery center options for hip replacement surgery. Outpatient centers typically charge less due to lower overhead. Rates shown are negotiated amounts — what insurers actually pay, not inflated list prices.

Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Medical Center Of The Rockies Loveland $6,513 $5,178 228
Centura Penrose Hospital Colorado Springs $6,530 $5,195 185
Poudre Valley Hospital Fort Collins $6,499 $5,165 175
University Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central Colorado Springs $6,467 $5,139 151
Vail Health Hospital Vail $6,951 $5,522 150
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority Aurora $6,461 $5,124 144
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Fort Collins $6,559 $5,214 115
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc Durango $6,383 $5,076 106
Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus Lakewood $6,189 $4,862 96
Adventhealth Castle Rock Castle Rock $6,501 $5,166 91
Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
University Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central Colorado Springs $15,923 $13,887 94
Swedish Medical Center Englewood $16,430 $14,170 65
Medical Center Of The Rockies Loveland $15,378 $13,178 63
Penrose Hospital Colorado Springs $14,686 $13,031 61
St Marys Medical Center Grand Junction $17,668 $15,693 45
St Anthony Hospital Lakewood $21,802 $13,338 39
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority Aurora $21,247 $17,641 39
Parkview Medical Center, Inc Pueblo $16,006 $14,354 38
Adventhealth Littleton Littleton $14,327 $12,915 34
Poudre Valley Hospital Fort Collins $15,938 $14,189 33
Regional Comparison

Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Nearby States

Hip Replacement Surgery in Colorado costs more than all neighboring states. If travel is feasible, the savings could be substantial.

Oklahoma
$29,696
-11.8% vs CO
New Mexico
$30,016
-10.8% vs CO
Wyoming
$30,240
-10.2% vs CO
Kansas
$30,336
-9.9% vs CO
Nebraska
$30,880
-8.3% vs CO
Utah
$31,744
-5.7% vs CO
Arizona
$32,256
-4.2% vs CO
Common Questions

Expert Answers for Colorado Patients

Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Colorado.

Compare Colorado with any other state

See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main hip replacement surgery cost guide.

View full hip replacement surgery guide
What should I expect to pay for hip replacement surgery in Colorado?
Expect to budget around $33,664 for hip replacement surgery in Colorado. The typical range spans $21,040 to $52,600 — where you land depends on your provider, whether you choose a hospital or outpatient center, and the specifics of your case.
Does insurance cover hip replacement surgery?
For medically necessary cases, hip replacement surgery is usually covered. Your out-of-pocket cost in Colorado will depend on your plan's deductible, copay structure, and whether your provider is in-network. Always get a pre-authorization before the procedure.
What's the recovery time for hip replacement surgery?
The recovery timeline for hip replacement surgery is 28 to 90 days. Here's the general pattern: days 1-28 involve significant rest, days 28-90 are a gradual return to activity. Colorado patients should also budget for post-op care costs — follow-up visits, pain management, and any required imaging or lab work.
Are payment plans available for hip replacement surgery in Colorado?
Financing hip replacement surgery in Colorado is straightforward. Options include medical credit lines (CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit), your surgeon's in-house installment plan, or HSA/FSA dollars if the procedure has a medical component. Always compare the total cost with interest against a cash-pay discount.
What should I look for in a Colorado hip replacement surgery provider?
Focus on three things: the facility's hip replacement surgery case volume, its accreditation status, and the out-of-pocket cost at your insurance tier. Colorado has both hospital and outpatient options — outpatient centers typically offer significant savings.
Can I save by getting hip replacement surgery in a neighboring state?
Potentially. Oklahoma averages $29,696 for hip replacement surgery — a 12% savings over Colorado. Whether it's worth the drive depends on how close you are to the border and whether you can arrange follow-up care locally.
Is hip replacement surgery covered under Colorado's Medicaid program?
Medicaid coverage for hip replacement surgery in Colorado depends on medical necessity. If your doctor documents that hip replacement surgery is required for your health, Colorado Medicaid may cover part or all of the cost. Pre-authorization is typically required. Contact Colorado's Medicaid office or your managed care plan for specific coverage details.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate hip replacement surgery costs in Colorado

Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:

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    Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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    HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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    Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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    BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Colorado's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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    FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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    Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.

Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.

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