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Bismarck, ND 58506 · CMS Certification Number 350015. 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 Medical Center Bismarck
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,322 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,434 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,031 | $53,649 | 3.3× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,321 | — | $22,322–$32,521 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica | $32,521 | — | 1 |
| Sanford Health Plan | $23,321 | — | 1 |
| HealthPartners | $22,322 | — | 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
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 233 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sanford Medical Center Bismarck for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,322 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 219 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Sanford Medical Center Bismarck?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Bismarck Surgical Associates, an orthopedic surgery center 7.0 mi away, is paid about $8,608 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Sanford Medical Center Bismarck 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 $23,321 across 3 insurers, ranging from $22,322 to $32,521.