There is a wide variance in costs for joint replacement surgery, and healthcare organizations are beginning to share pricing information with consumers. You don’t want to be on the hook for more than you can afford. And it absolutely may be possible to find a better experience and a lower cost. So, don’t be afraid to ask and shop around. The average cost for patients with insurance at OrthoColorado Hospital are lower than most Colorado hospitals — up to 30 to 50 percent lower than other Colorado hospitals in some cases. On average, Panorama’s hip and knee replacement surgeries cost 18.4 percent less than the Denver average.