An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Montgomery, AL 36117. What Medicare pays here for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, and how that compares with the hospitals nearby.
| Hospital | Distance | Inpatient paid | Outpatient allowed | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Medical Center South | 8.4 mi | $14,717 | $10,259 | $44,749 |
| Russell Medical Center | 39.2 mi | $14,321 | — | $27,519 |
| East Alabama Medical Center | 49.8 mi | $15,074 | $10,963 | $30,586 |
10 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 1984 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 1.9% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,110 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,280 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,541 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.7926).
Baptist Medical Center South (8.4 mi) was paid an average of $14,717 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $6,607 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Alabama requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.