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Faribault, MN 55021 · CMS Certification Number 240071. 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 Allina Health Faribault Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,468 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $31,334 | — | $26,009–$44,218 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $44,218 | — | 1 |
| HealthPartners | $31,334 | — | 1 |
| Medica | $26,009 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-16); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-16); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 99 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Allina Health Faribault Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,468 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 11 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Allina Health Faribault Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Allina Health Surgery Center-Lakeville, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 23.8 mi away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Allina Health Faribault Medical Center 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 $31,334 across 3 insurers, ranging from $26,009 to $44,218.