An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Fairhope, AL 36532. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hospital | same ZIP | $14,077 | $10,711 | $54,497 |
| Baldwin Health | 10.4 mi | $15,190 | $10,550 | $161,513 |
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | 20.9 mi | $14,595 | $10,534 | $48,205 |
8 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2023 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.3% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $7,936 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,102 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,272 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.7541).
Thomas Hospital (same ZIP) was paid an average of $14,077 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $6,141 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Alabama requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.