UPMC Health Plan Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Centers of Excellence

Hip and knee joint replacement surgery is one of the most frequently performed orthopedic surgeries among the U.S. population. With that in mind, UPMC Health Plan has established a Center of Excellence program for elective hip and knee joint replacement surgery to promote high quality outcomes for our members.

The UPMC Health Plan Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Center of Excellence program recognizes surgical facilities and orthopedic surgeons that demonstrate high quality outcomes, low complication rates, and best patient experience for Health Plan members in need of joint replacement surgery. Orthopedic surgeons and hospitals in this program have established patient-centric, evidence-based care pathways as well as an outcomes-based quality improvement program. Both hospitals and orthopedic surgeons must demonstrate a high performance level that results in an optimal patient experience throughout the entire care process—from presurgical consultation to postsurgical recovery and return to a functional lifestyle.

Current UPMC Health Plan Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Centers of Excellence

View a list of UPMC Health Plan credentialed Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Centers of Excellence.

Have questions about the specifications of the standards and policy?

View our facility standards

View our provider standards

View our facility quality metrics

View our provider quality metrics

View our policy

Have questions about patient eligibility?

View our FAQ on patient eligibility for facilities

View our FAQ on patient eligibility for providers

View our Specialist's Hip and Knee Pain Management Guide

Learn about our Joint Replacement Surgery Program

Interested in becoming a Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Center of Excellence? Review our special credentialing standards and applications.

Facility Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Center of Excellence Application Provider Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Center of Excellence Application

For questions about the program, call Provider Services at 1-866-918-1595 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.