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Rhinelander, WI 54501 · CMS Certification Number 520019. 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 Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,594 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,819 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $40,121 | — | $26,723–$44,021 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $44,021 | — | 1 |
| Security Health Plan Of Wisconsin | $40,121 | — | 1 |
| WPS Health Plan | $26,723 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 99 beds
Wisconsin has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,594 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 59 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
What do commercial insurers pay Aspirus Rhinelander 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 $40,121 across 3 insurers, ranging from $26,723 to $44,021.