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Duluth, MN 55805 · CMS Certification Number 240019. 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 Essentia Health Duluth
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,022 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,310 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Nonprofit · Acute · 165 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Essentia Health Duluth for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $12,022 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 198 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Essentia Health Duluth?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Lakewalk Surgery Center Inc, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,934 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.