Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAltru Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,942 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,669 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,546 | $54,481 | 3.1× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 267 beds
North Dakota has no certificate-of-need law.
Open the interactive price tagBuild a reportAll North Dakota hospitals
Questions
How much does Medicare pay Altru Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $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.