Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comRidgeview Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Waconia, MN 55387 · CMS Certification Number 240056. 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 Ridgeview Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,639 | $42,687 | 3.1× | $12,443 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,503 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,913 | $54,578 | 3.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 109 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ridgeview Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Ridgeview Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,639 (MS-DRG 470, 42 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,443 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 734 cases).
What is Ridgeview Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $42,687, 3.1× 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 Ridgeview Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Two Twelve Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 8.0 mi away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,298 less than an inpatient stay at Ridgeview Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ridgeview Medical Center compare with other Minnesota hospitals?
Ridgeview Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 95% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.