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An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Merced, CA 95340. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel Medical Center | 27.6 mi | $19,438 | $16,340 | $308,507 |
| Memorial Medical Center | 37.5 mi | $21,468 | $15,933 | $107,187 |
| Fresno Surgical Hospital | 50.3 mi | $17,513 | $15,992 | $51,937 |
7 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2002 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.3% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University Surgery Center for a knee replacement?
About $10,809 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,035 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $16,715 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (1.3892).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Emanuel Medical Center (27.6 mi) was paid an average of $19,438 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $8,629 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.