Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comLakeview Memorial Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Stillwater, MN 55082 · CMS Certification Number 240066. 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 Lakeview Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,328 | $44,084 | 3.1× | $12,423 |
| Shoulder replacement | $18,345 | $53,702 | 2.9× | $17,774 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,730 | $50,131 | 3.4× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,417 | 1.6× | $11,515–$24,231 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica | $24,231 | 1.7× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $23,417 | 1.6× | 1 |
| HealthPartners | $11,515 | 0.8× | 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: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 97 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Lakeview Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Lakeview Memorial Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,328 (MS-DRG 470, 35 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,423 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 236 cases).
What is Lakeview Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $44,084, 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 Lakeview Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. High Pointe Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 6.4 mi away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,987 less than an inpatient stay at Lakeview Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Lakeview Memorial Hospital compare with other Minnesota hospitals?
Lakeview Memorial Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 85% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Lakeview Memorial 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 $23,417 across 3 insurers, ranging from $11,515 to $24,231.