Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comM Health Fairview Southdale Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Edina, MN 55435 · CMS Certification Number 240078. 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 M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,808 | $68,367 | 5.0× | $12,350 |
| Shoulder replacement | $18,275 | $92,215 | 5.0× | $17,501 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,453 | $74,438 | 4.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $32,382 | 2.3× | $29,793–$35,432 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica | $35,432 | 2.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $32,382 | 2.3× | 1 |
| HealthPartners | $29,793 | 2.2× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-02-06); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-02-06); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 390 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,808 (MS-DRG 470, 11 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,350 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 203 cases).
What is M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $68,367, 5.0× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Crosstown Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,467 less than an inpatient stay at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital compare with other Minnesota hospitals?
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 90% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital 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 $32,382 across 3 insurers, ranging from $29,793 to $35,432.