How much does Total Knee Replacement cost at Aspirus Iron River Hospital?

Aspirus Iron River Hospital lists Total Knee Replacement (CPT 27447) at $8,510.00. The Medicare rate for this procedure is $1,159.35, making this a 7.3x markup. The national average charge for this procedure is approximately $20,658.

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Q: What is Aspirus Iron River Hospital's billing grade?

BillKarma gives Aspirus Iron River Hospital a billing grade of F. This grade is based on an average markup of 9.6x Medicare rates across 29 procedures in their CMS-published price transparency file. This is above the national average of approximately 3.4x Medicare.

1400 W Ice Lake Rd, Iron River, Michigan 49935-9526

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Aspirus Iron River Hospital in Iron River, Michigan receives a BillKarma billing grade of F based on an average markup of 9.6x Medicare rates across 29 procedures in their published price transparency file. This places it in the top 25 most expensive hospitals in Michigan by markup ratio. The highest individual markups are for Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye (18.3x Medicare) and Mri brain stem w/o dye (17.6x Medicare). Patients with scheduled procedures at this hospital should review costs and compare nearby alternatives before confirming — charges at D and F grade hospitals are significantly above the national average.

Common procedure prices

Last updated: 2026-10-21

Code	Description	Hospital charge	Medicare pays	Markup	Your est. cost
70553	Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye	$5788.00	$316.97	18.3×	—
70551	Mri brain stem w/o dye	$3434.00	$195.40	17.6×	—
72141	Mri neck spine w/o dye	$3297.00	$190.72	17.3×	—
72148	Mri lumbar spine w/o dye	$3305.00	$191.72	17.2×	—
73721	Mri jnt of lwr extre w/o dye	$3476.00	$204.41	17.0×	—
73221	Mri joint upr extrem w/o dye	$3476.00	$205.08	16.9×	—
74176	Ct abd & pelvis w/o contrast	$3070.00	$183.04	16.8×	—
43239	Egd biopsy single/multiple	$1704.00	$123.58	13.8×	—
20610	Joint Injection (drainage)	$530.00	$39.75	13.3×	—
74177	Ct abd & pelvis w/contrast	$3981.00	$300.27	13.3×	—
45378	Diagnostic colonoscopy	$2150.00	$164.67	13.1×	—
45385	Colonoscopy w/lesion removal	$2887.00	$223.45	12.9×	—
47562	Laparoscopic cholecystectomy	$5543.00	$631.95	8.8×	—
44970	Laparoscopy appendectomy	$5007.00	$578.17	8.7×	—
11042	Wound Debridement	$459.00	$55.78	8.2×	—
27447	Total Knee Replacement	$8510.00	$1159.35	7.3×	—
49650	Lap ing hernia repair init	$3028.00	$424.19	7.1×	—
49505	Prp i/hern init reduc >5 yr	$3071.00	$508.03	6.0×	—
22551	Cervical Spine Fusion	$9641.00	$1604.91	6.0×	—
29881	Knee Arthroscopy	$3061.00	$515.71	5.9×	—
27130	Total Hip Replacement	$6453.00	$1162.02	5.6×	—
10060	Abscess Drainage	$452.00	$100.54	4.5×	—
71045	X-ray exam chest 1 view	$108.00	$25.38	4.3×	—
27236	Hip Fracture Repair	$4602.00	$1089.87	4.2×	—
71046	X-ray exam chest 2 views	$132.00	$33.07	4.0×	—
77067	Scr mammo bi incl cad	$423.00	$126.26	3.4×	—
23472	Shoulder Replacement	$4216.00	$1300.30	3.2×	—
76805	Ob us >/= 14 wks sngl fetus	$343.00	$135.94	2.5×	—
76856	Us exam pelvic complete	$249.00	$105.21	2.4×	—

Highlighted: charged at 5× or more what Medicare pays for the same code.

How to dispute a bill from Aspirus Iron River Hospital

Last updated: 2026-10-21

Aspirus Iron River Hospital currently shows a billing grade of F with an average markup around 9.6x versus Medicare reference rates. In currently loaded benchmark samples, this is above the national average (8.0x). Use that benchmark when asking billing to review line items and justify large gaps. If you are self-pay or high-deductible, still request the cash/self-pay schedule in writing. If no discount is offered, ask for a supervisor review, payment-plan options, and item-level justification. Before paying, scan your bill with BillKarma to identify line-item issues and generate a dispute packet.

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Prices at a glance

Billing grade: F
Typical price vs. Medicare: 9.6×
Procedures compared: 29
Rank in Michigan: 17
Cash discount: None
Patient Experience: Not Reported

From the hospital's price transparency file, compared with 2026 Medicare rates. Last updated: 2026-10-21. How grades work

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