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Annual Wellness Visit vs Total Hip Replacement

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Annual Wellness Visit: $250 total · Medicare pays $250 · Patient pays $0

Total Hip Replacement: $32,000 total · Medicare pays $25,600 · Patient pays $6,400

Cost Comparison

MetricAnnual Wellness VisitTotal Hip Replacement
Total Average Cost$250$32,000
Medicare Pays$250$25,600
Patient Pays$0$6,400
Categoryphysicianhospital

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Annual Wellness Visit and Total Hip Replacement?
Total Hip Replacement costs $32,000 on average, while Annual Wellness Visit costs $250 — a difference of $31,750.
How much does Medicare pay for Annual Wellness Visit vs Total Hip Replacement?
Medicare typically pays $250 for Annual Wellness Visit (patient owes $0). For Total Hip Replacement, Medicare pays $25,600 (patient owes $6,400).
What is Annual Wellness Visit?
Yearly preventive visit covered at 100% by Medicare Part B.
What is Total Hip Replacement?
Surgical procedure replacing a damaged hip joint with a prosthetic implant.