An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Gardendale, AL 35071. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama Hospital | 13.1 mi | $27,608 | $10,975 | $103,696 |
| St Vincent's Birmingham | 14.0 mi | $14,133 | $10,828 | $57,897 |
| Princeton Baptist Medical Center | 16.5 mi | $14,080 | $9,974 | $176,455 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2010
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About $8,106 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,275 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,534 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.7916).
University of Alabama Hospital (13.1 mi) was paid an average of $27,608 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $19,502 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Alabama requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.