Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAlpine Surgery Center: surgery-center prices
An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Gunnison, CO 81230. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Valley Health | 87.7 mi | $16,442 | $13,396 | $49,930 |
| Penrose Hospital | 119.9 mi | $14,892 | $12,450 | $87,967 |
| Uchealth Grandview Hospital | 122.6 mi | $14,730 | $12,438 | $103,766 |
2 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2006
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Alpine Surgery Center for a knee replacement?
About $9,263 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,457 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $14,323 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (1.0474).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
San Luis Valley Health (87.7 mi) was paid an average of $16,442 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $7,179 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does Colorado require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
Colorado has no certificate-of-need law.