An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Waukee, IA 50263. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 12.8 mi | $13,122 | $11,168 | $60,835 |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 13.4 mi | $13,679 | $11,208 | $69,009 |
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | 33.1 mi | $12,476 | $11,234 | $46,104 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2024 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.4% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,463 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,640 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,087 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.8706).
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center (12.8 mi) was paid an average of $13,122 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $4,659 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Iowa requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.