Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSurgery Center at River Road: surgery-center prices
An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Tucson, AZ 85718. What Medicare pays here for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, and how that compares with the hospitals nearby.
Nearest hospitals
| Hospital | Distance | Inpatient paid | Outpatient allowed | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Medical Center | 4.6 mi | $15,235 | $12,655 | $44,196 |
| St Joseph's Hospital | 7.1 mi | $14,912 | $12,541 | $308,825 |
| Northwest Medical Center | 7.2 mi | $14,340 | $12,761 | $119,735 |
2 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2006 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.2% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Surgery Center at River Road for a knee replacement?
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).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Tucson Medical Center (4.6 mi) was paid an average of $15,235 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $6,842 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does Arizona require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
Arizona has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.