Hip or knee replacement in North Dakota
MS-DRG 470: Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without mcc
$50,996typical hospital bill
$15,693typical amount paid
$13,958–$16,002range paid across 3 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $50,996 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi St Alexius Health | Bismarck | 13 | $50,996 | $13,958 | |
| Essentia Health | Fargo | 14 | $47,462 | $15,693 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 39 | $56,201 | $16,002 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.