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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient 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× | — |
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 Medicare paid Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital an average of $15,499 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 54 stays) and $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× 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 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?
Medicare paid Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital less than 50% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.