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Buffalo, MN 55313 · CMS Certification Number 240076. 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 Buffalo Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,905 | $48,035 | 2.7× | $12,562 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 65 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Buffalo Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Buffalo Hospital an average of $17,905 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 32 stays) and $12,562 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 47 cases).
What is Buffalo Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $48,035, 2.7× 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 Buffalo Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center at Maple Grove LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 19.7 mi away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,564 less than an inpatient stay at Buffalo Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Buffalo Hospital compare with other Minnesota hospitals?
Medicare paid Buffalo Hospital more than 85% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.