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Grand Forks, ND 58201 · CMS Certification Number 350019. 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 Altru Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,942 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,669 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,546 | $54,481 | 3.1× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $25,661 | — | $24,111–$26,840 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Health Plan | $26,840 | — | 1 |
| Medica | $25,741 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $25,581 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $24,111 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 267 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Altru Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,942 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 270 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Altru Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. North Dakota Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,022 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Altru 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 $25,661 across 4 insurers, ranging from $24,111 to $26,840.