How much does Total Hip Replacement cost at Porter Hospital?

Porter Hospital lists Total Hip Replacement (CPT 27130) at $6,259.00. The Medicare rate for this procedure is $1,162.02, making this a 5.4x markup. The national average charge for this procedure is approximately $22,276.

Does Porter Hospital offer financial assistance?

Porter Hospital is a nonprofit hospital and is required under IRS Section 501(r) to maintain a written financial assistance policy. Contact their billing department to request the Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) application. Eligibility typically covers patients up to 200–400% of the Federal Poverty Level, though thresholds vary by hospital.

Porter Hospital billing

Q: What is Porter Hospital's billing grade?

BillKarma gives Porter Hospital a billing grade of C. This grade is based on an average markup of 4.4x Medicare rates across 6 procedures in their CMS-published price transparency file.

115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, Vermont 05753

Voluntary non-profit - Private
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS rating 3 of 5

1. Call billing

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(802) 388-4701

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2. See if you qualify for free or discounted care

As a nonprofit hospital, Porter Hospital must have a written financial assistance policy under IRS rule 501(r). You can usually apply up to 240 days after your first bill, even if it went to collections.

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3. Send it in writing

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Porter Hospital in Middlebury, Vermont receives a BillKarma billing grade of C based on an average markup of 4.4x Medicare rates across 6 procedures in their published price transparency file. This places it among the 10 most expensive hospitals in Vermont by markup ratio. The highest individual markups are for Wound Debridement (5.9x Medicare) and Total Hip Replacement (5.4x Medicare). This hospital prices above the national average. Review procedure-level costs before scheduling non-emergency care.

Common procedure prices

Last updated: 2026-10-21

Code	Description	Hospital charge	Medicare pays	Markup	Your est. cost
11042	Wound Debridement	$330.00	$55.78	5.9×	—
27130	Total Hip Replacement	$6259.00	$1162.02	5.4×	—
20610	Joint Injection (drainage)	$195.00	$39.75	4.9×	—
23472	Shoulder Replacement	$5816.00	$1300.30	4.5×	—
27236	Hip Fracture Repair	$3927.00	$1089.87	3.6×	—
10060	Abscess Drainage	$219.00	$100.54	2.2×	—

Highlighted: charged at 5× or more what Medicare pays for the same code.

How to dispute a bill from Porter Hospital

Last updated: 2026-10-21

PORTER HOSPITAL INC currently shows a billing grade of C with an average markup around 4.4x versus Medicare reference rates. In currently loaded benchmark samples, this is below the national average (8.0x). Use that benchmark when asking billing to review line items and justify large gaps. This hospital appears to be nonprofit. Ask for the formal financial assistance application, income thresholds, and deadline rules before making payment commitments. Reported charity-care level is not reported. Before paying, scan your bill with BillKarma to identify line-item issues and generate a dispute packet.

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Prices at a glance

Billing grade: C
Typical price vs. Medicare: 4.4×
Procedures compared: 6
Rank in Vermont: 2
Cash discount: None
Patient Experience: Not Reported

From the hospital's price transparency file, compared with 2026 Medicare rates. Last updated: 2026-10-21. How grades work

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