Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comUnited Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Saint Paul, MN 55102 · CMS Certification Number 240038. 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 United Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,016 | $49,686 | 3.3× | $12,327 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,774 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,498 | $73,534 | 4.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 603 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay United Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid United Hospital an average of $15,016 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 105 stays) and $12,327 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 185 cases).
What is United Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $49,686, 3.3× what Medicare paid. 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 United Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 6.2 mi away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,675 less than an inpatient stay at United Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does United Hospital compare with other Minnesota hospitals?
Medicare paid United Hospital less than 65% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.