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Fairbanks, AK 99701 · CMS Certification Number 020012. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $14,366 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $33,631 | $75,296 | 2.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,444 | — | $17,444–$17,444 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Choice - All Plans | $17,444 | — | 1 |
| Premera Blue Cross | $17,444 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-16); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-16); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 162 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Fairbanks Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,366 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 49 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Fairbanks Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Chief Andrew Issac Health Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,701 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Fairbanks Memorial Hospital for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $17,444 across 2 insurers, ranging from $17,444 to $17,444.