An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Buford, GA 30519. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | 11.5 mi | $17,779 | $12,082 | $139,977 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | 12.2 mi | $15,382 | $12,053 | $57,687 |
| Northside Hospital Duluth | 13.9 mi | $14,878 | $11,993 | $124,703 |
2 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2024
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About $9,077 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,267 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $14,037 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (1.0064).
Northside Hospital Forsyth (11.5 mi) was paid an average of $17,779 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $8,702 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Georgia requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.