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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,983 | $85,521 | 4.1× | $12,358 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,485 |
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 Medicare paid M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center an average of $20,983 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 26 stays) and $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× 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 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?
Medicare paid M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center more than 95% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.