An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Athens, GA 30606. 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 Mary's Hospital | same ZIP | $16,083 | $11,873 | $69,798 |
| Piedmont Newton Hospital | 33.1 mi | $15,001 | $12,197 | $135,915 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | 34.0 mi | $17,015 | $11,663 | $152,086 |
3 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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About $8,602 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,782 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,302 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.9014).
St Mary's Hospital (same ZIP) was paid an average of $16,083 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $7,481 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Georgia requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.