An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Palmer, AK 99645. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Regional Hospital | 40.2 mi | $17,946 | $13,470 | $188,420 |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 40.2 mi | $26,024 | — | $63,358 |
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | 110.8 mi | $31,008 | $14,522 | $98,676 |
2 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2018
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About $9,768 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,972 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $15,104 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (1.159).
Alaska Regional Hospital (40.2 mi) was paid an average of $17,946 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $8,178 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Alaska requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.