Medicare typically covers hip replacement surgery after a doctor confirms it is medically necessary. However, the extent of the coverage can depend on numerous factors. Hip replacement surgery can ...

Medicare payments for hip and knee replacements are already tight, and they may get tighter. CMS’ proposed calendar year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule would cut physician payment for total ...

While commercial insurers often use prior authorization as a way to control costs, it does the opposite for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, according to a study presented at the 2025 ...