An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Tucson, AZ 85710. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Hospital | 3.5 mi | $14,912 | $12,541 | $308,825 |
| Tucson Medical Center | 4.5 mi | $15,235 | $12,655 | $44,196 |
| Northwest Medical Center | 15.2 mi | $14,340 | $12,761 | $119,735 |
2 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2022
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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).
St Joseph's Hospital (3.5 mi) was paid an average of $14,912 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $6,519 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Arizona has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.