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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient 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× | — |
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 Medicare paid Lakeview Memorial Hospital an average of $14,328 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 35 stays) and $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× 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 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?
Medicare paid Lakeview Memorial Hospital less than 85% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.