Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comM Health Fairview Ridges Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Burnsville, MN 55337 · CMS Certification Number 240207. 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 Ridges Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,481 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,774 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,861 | $71,784 | 4.5× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $32,382 | — | $29,793–$35,432 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica | $35,432 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $32,382 | — | 1 |
| HealthPartners | $29,793 | — | 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: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 150 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 Ridges Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,481 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 108 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Minnesota Valley Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay M Health Fairview Ridges 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.