An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Cullman, AL 35055. 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 | 41.1 mi | $14,861 | $10,683 | $106,849 |
| University of Alabama Hospital | 44.4 mi | $27,608 | $10,975 | $103,696 |
| St Vincent's Birmingham | 45.4 mi | $14,133 | $10,828 | $57,897 |
7 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2006 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.4% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $7,512 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,669 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $11,615 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.6603).
Huntsville Hospital (41.1 mi) was paid an average of $14,861 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $7,349 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Alabama requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.