An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Huntsville, AL 35801. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital | same ZIP | $14,861 | $10,683 | $106,849 |
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 29.6 mi | $12,802 | $9,898 | $35,852 |
| Dekalb Regional Medical Center | 47.3 mi | $14,305 | $11,531 | $170,252 |
16 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 1985 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,136 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,307 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,581 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.7984).
Huntsville Hospital (same ZIP) was paid an average of $14,861 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $6,725 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Alabama requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.