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Brainerd, MN 56401 · CMS Certification Number 240075. 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 Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $13,100 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,805 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,390 | $50,682 | 2.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 162 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $13,100 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 106 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Brainerd Lakes Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.3 mi away, is paid about $8,622 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.