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Saint Cloud, MN 56303 · CMS Certification Number 240036. 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 St Cloud Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,464 | $53,480 | 2.9× | $13,289 |
| Shoulder replacement | $25,549 | $59,357 | 2.3× | $18,891 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,301 | $55,465 | 2.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 489 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Cloud Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to St Cloud Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $18,464 (MS-DRG 470, 64 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,289 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 189 cases).
What is St Cloud Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $53,480, 2.9× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near St Cloud Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Centracare Surgery Center , an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,838 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,626 less than an inpatient stay at St Cloud Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Cloud Hospital compare with other Minnesota hospitals?
St Cloud Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 90% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.