An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Fairbanks, AK 99709. 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 | 259.3 mi | $17,946 | $13,470 | $188,420 |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 259.3 mi | $26,024 | — | $63,358 |
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | 325.1 mi | $31,008 | $14,522 | $98,676 |
1 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2023
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About $8,701 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,883 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,455 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.9232).
Alaska Regional Hospital (259.3 mi) was paid an average of $17,946 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $9,245 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Alaska requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.