Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comM Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Woodbury, MN 55125 · CMS Certification Number 240213. 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 Woodwinds Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,385 | $54,707 | 3.6× | $12,501 |
| Shoulder replacement | $22,305 | $82,396 | 3.7× | $17,176 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,110 | $77,821 | 4.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 86 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 Woodwinds Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital an average of $15,385 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 34 stays) and $12,501 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 351 cases).
What is M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $54,707, 3.6× 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 Woodwinds Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Tria Orthopedic Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,341 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,044 less than an inpatient stay at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital compare with other Minnesota hospitals?
Medicare paid M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital less than 55% of the 20 Minnesota hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.