TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in North Dakota
14 hospitals in North Dakota report pricing for total knee arthroplasty. The average cash price is $1,763.
14
in North Dakota
$3,656
gross charge
$1,763
52% below list price
$3,546 – $3,766
1.1x spread
TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY costs an average of $1,763 (cash/self-pay price) in North Dakota, based on data from 14 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $3,546 to $3,766 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
Hospital Prices in North Dakota
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTRU HOSPITAL Altru Health System | GRAND FORKS | $3,766 | $1,469-61% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON | WILLISTON | $3,546 | $2,057-42% | $1,560 – $17,556 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER BISMARCK Sanford Health | BISMARCK | N/A | N/A | $11,913 – $17,301 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO Sanford Health | FARGO | N/A | N/A | $9,746 – $22,871 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH | FARGO | N/A | N/A | $12,689 – $30,070 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH DICKINSON | DICKINSON | N/A | N/A | $15,063 – $31,956 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH DEVILS LAKE | DEVILS LAKE | N/A | N/A | $1,804 – $18,267 | 0.1/10 | |
| LISBON AREA HEALTH SERVICES | LISBON | N/A | N/A | $1,212 – $17,556 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI OAKES HOSPITAL | OAKES | N/A | N/A | $1,335 – $17,556 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH TURTLE LAKE | TURTLE LAKE | N/A | N/A | $17,556 – $35,472 | 0.1/10 | |
| GARRISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | GARRISON | N/A | N/A | $17,556 – $33,789 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH | BISMARCK | N/A | N/A | $12,867 – $32,011 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHI MERCY HEALTH Bon Secours Mercy Health | VALLEY CITY | N/A | N/A | $1,024 – $17,556 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARRINGTON HEALTH CENTER | CARRINGTON | N/A | N/A | $566 – $17,556 | 0.1/10 |
GRAND FORKS, ND · Altru Health System
List Price
$3,766
Cash Price
$1,469-61%
WILLISTON, ND
List Price
$3,546
Cash Price
$2,057-42%
Negotiated Range
$1,560 – $17,556
BISMARCK, ND · Sanford Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,913 – $17,301
FARGO, ND · Sanford Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,746 – $22,871
DICKINSON, ND
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$15,063 – $31,956
DEVILS LAKE, ND
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,804 – $18,267
LISBON, ND
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,212 – $17,556
TURTLE LAKE, ND
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,556 – $35,472
GARRISON, ND
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$17,556 – $33,789
VALLEY CITY, ND · Bon Secours Mercy Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,024 – $17,556
CARRINGTON, ND
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$566 – $17,556
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What Affects TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in North Dakota
If you're researching total knee arthroplasty costs in North Dakota, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for total knee arthroplasty in North Dakota are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 14 hospitals in North Dakota, total knee arthroplasty prices range from $3,546 to $3,766 — a 1.1x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in North Dakota
The setting where total knee arthroplasty is performed in North Dakota significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in North Dakota
If you're paying out of pocket for total knee arthroplasty in North Dakota, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In North Dakota, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $1,763, which is 52% lower than the average list price of $3,656. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.