An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Dahlonega, GA 30533. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union General Hospital | 19.9 mi | $13,488 | $11,898 | $44,410 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | 20.8 mi | $17,015 | $11,663 | $152,086 |
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | 26.3 mi | $17,779 | $12,082 | $139,977 |
1 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2007
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About $7,998 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,165 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,367 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.7678).
Union General Hospital (19.9 mi) was paid an average of $13,488 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $5,490 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Georgia requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.