Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comPark Nicollet Methodist Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426 · CMS Certification Number 240053. 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 Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,499 | $55,179 | 3.6× | $12,457 |
| Shoulder replacement | $19,107 | $72,465 | 3.8× | $17,774 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,561 | $61,762 | 3.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $28,849 | 1.9× | $26,095–$33,933 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $33,933 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Medica | $28,849 | 1.9× | 1 |
| HealthPartners | $26,095 | 1.7× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 426 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,499 (MS-DRG 470, 54 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,457 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 208 cases).
What is Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $55,179, 3.6× 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 Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgical Specialty Center of Minnesota, an orthopedic surgery center 2.1 mi away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,158 less than an inpatient stay at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital compare with other Minnesota hospitals?
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 50% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital 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 $28,849 across 3 insurers, ranging from $26,095 to $33,933.