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Bemidji, MN 56601 · CMS Certification Number 240100. 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 Sanford Bemidji 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 | — | — | — | $18,536 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,071 | $48,260 | 2.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,172 | — | $23,321–$25,024 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| HealthPartners | $25,024 | — | 1 |
| Sanford Health Plan | $23,321 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-04); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-04); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 118 beds
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sanford Bemidji Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,100 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 160 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
What do commercial insurers pay Sanford Bemidji 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 $24,172 across 2 insurers, ranging from $23,321 to $25,024.