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An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in San Diego, CA 92122. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Green Hospital | 2.4 mi | $21,624 | $16,052 | $125,805 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla | 2.4 mi | $18,571 | $16,028 | $160,384 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | 5.5 mi | $21,420 | $16,148 | $161,376 |
3 operating rooms · Government · certified since 1989 · 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 University Ambulatory Surgery Center for a knee replacement?
About $10,395 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,613 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $16,075 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (1.2977).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Scripps Green Hospital (2.4 mi) was paid an average of $21,624 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $11,229 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does California require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
California has no certificate-of-need law.