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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $13,100 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,805 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,390 | $50,682 | 2.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $31,955 | — | $24,614–$40,025 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $40,025 | — | 1 |
| HealthPartners | $40,025 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $31,955 | — | 1 |
| Medica | $29,459 | — | 1 |
| Sanford Health Plan | $24,614 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
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?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $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.
What do commercial insurers pay Essentia Health St Joseph's 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 $31,955 across 5 insurers, ranging from $24,614 to $40,025.