Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comM Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Minneapolis, MN 55454 · CMS Certification Number 240080. 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 University of Mn Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,983 | $85,521 | 4.1× | $12,358 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,485 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $34,302 | 1.6× | $32,382–$38,758 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| HealthPartners | $38,758 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Medica | $34,302 | 1.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $32,382 | 1.5× | 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: 6.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1700 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 University of Mn Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,983 (MS-DRG 470, 26 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,358 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 72 cases).
What is M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $85,521, 4.1× 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 University of Mn Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center Inc., an orthopedic surgery center 0.4 mi away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,642 less than an inpatient stay at M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center compare with other Minnesota hospitals?
M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 95% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay M Health Fairview University of Mn 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 $34,302 across 3 insurers, ranging from $32,382 to $38,758.