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Robbinsdale, MN 55422 · CMS Certification Number 240001. 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 North Memorial Health
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,562 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,774 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,271 | $76,507 | 4.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,194 | — | $14,534–$31,021 | 6 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $31,021 | — | 1 |
| HealthPartners | $29,792 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $25,418 | — | 1 |
| Medica | $14,970 | — | 1 |
| BCBS MN | $14,825 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $14,534 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-25); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-25); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 518 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay North Memorial Health for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,562 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 34 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near North Memorial Health?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgical Specialty Center of Minnesota, an orthopedic surgery center 4.1 mi away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay North Memorial Health 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 $20,194 across 6 insurers, ranging from $14,534 to $31,021.