Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Minnesota (2026)
Above-average costs · 3.5% over the US mean · MN
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why hip replacement surgery costs what it does in Minnesota.
Regional Price Parity
Minnesota's cost-of-living index sits at 103.5 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
89 facilities perform this procedure in Minnesota — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +3.5% above the national average ($32,000), Minnesota sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Hip Replacement Surgery in Minnesota: What to Know
Minnesota offers top-tier hip replacement surgery. River's Edge Hospital, partnered with Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, has been recognized as #1 in the state for joint replacement by Healthgrades for three consecutive years and is a DNV GL Healthcare certified Orthopaedic Center of Excellence. North Memorial Health's partner surgeons excel in the anterior approach, known for quicker recovery. Mayo Clinic leads in robotic-assisted hip procedures, enhancing surgical planning.
For potential savings, consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) like Summit Orthopedics' Vadnais Heights Surgery Center or St. Cloud Surgical Center. These facilities offer hip replacement procedures at a significantly lower cost than traditional hospitals, with studies showing outpatient joint replacements in an ASC can cost 40% less. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Minnesota
At 3.5% above average, hip replacement surgery in Minnesota costs a bit more. Here's the breakdown by component.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Minnesota all-in range
Financing Options
Many Minnesota clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $33,120 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →
Ranges adjusted for Minnesota's regional price parity (103.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Minnesota
Facilities in Minnesota offer hip replacement surgery in different settings, each with distinct pricing. These are actual negotiated rates from Medicare claims, not billed charges.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | $6,441 | $5,107 | 536 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | $6,573 | $5,201 | 166 |
| St Cloud Hospital | Saint Cloud | $6,889 | $5,441 | 147 |
| United Hospital | Saint Paul | $6,690 | $5,321 | 121 |
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center | Duluth | $6,603 | $5,250 | 115 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato | Mankato | $7,006 | $5,558 | 99 |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Duluth | Duluth | $6,649 | $5,296 | 98 |
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital | Saint Louis Park | $6,735 | $5,362 | 94 |
| Alomere Health | Alexandria | $6,414 | $5,098 | 88 |
| Essentia Health Duluth | Duluth | $6,366 | $5,045 | 86 |
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | $27,890 | $19,559 | 115 |
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center | Duluth | $15,586 | $13,833 | 93 |
| St Cloud Hospital | Saint Cloud | $19,184 | $17,494 | 77 |
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital | Saint Louis Park | $15,859 | $14,261 | 64 |
| Mercy Hospital | Coon Rapids | $15,841 | $13,814 | 59 |
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul | $18,552 | $16,202 | 56 |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital | Edina | $15,393 | $13,393 | 53 |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | $42,072 | $32,232 | 47 |
| United Hospital | Saint Paul | $15,902 | $14,249 | 47 |
| North Memorial Health | Robbinsdale | $16,285 | $14,696 | 44 |
Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Nearby States
Minnesota is the most expensive option in the region for hip replacement surgery. Crossing state lines could save you money.
Expert Answers for Minnesota Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Minnesota.
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How we calculate hip replacement surgery costs in Minnesota
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Minnesota's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.