Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comCambridge Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Cambridge, MN 55008 · CMS Certification Number 240020. 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 Cambridge Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,557 | $53,429 | 3.2× | $11,857 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 86 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Cambridge Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Cambridge Medical Center an average of $16,557 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 14 stays) and $11,857 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 31 cases).
What is Cambridge Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $53,429, 3.2× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Cambridge Medical Center compare with other Minnesota hospitals?
Medicare paid Cambridge Medical Center more than 70% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.