An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Avondale, AZ 85392. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Core Institute Specialty Hospital | 12.1 mi | $13,432 | $12,603 | $81,948 |
| Banner del E. Webb Medical Center | 13.7 mi | $14,100 | $12,692 | $92,634 |
| Abrazo Arrowhead Campus | 14.6 mi | $16,068 | $12,814 | $211,131 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2006 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.3% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,972 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,160 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,874 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.9831).
The Core Institute Specialty Hospital (12.1 mi) was paid an average of $13,432 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $4,460 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Arizona has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.