An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Tucson, AZ 85741. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Medical Center | same ZIP | $14,340 | $12,761 | $119,735 |
| Oro Valley Hospital | 9.8 mi | $13,814 | $12,683 | $131,518 |
| Tucson Medical Center | 10.7 mi | $15,235 | $12,655 | $44,196 |
5 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2005 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.6% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,393 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,568 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,978 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.8551).
Northwest Medical Center (same ZIP) was paid an average of $14,340 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $5,947 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Arizona has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.