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An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Ames, IA 50010. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | same ZIP | $12,476 | $11,234 | $46,104 |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 29.5 mi | $13,122 | $11,168 | $60,835 |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 30.9 mi | $13,679 | $11,208 | $69,009 |
6 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2025
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ames Surgery Center LLC for a knee replacement?
About $8,440 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,617 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,052 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.8656).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Mary Greeley Medical Center (same ZIP) was paid an average of $12,476 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $4,036 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does Iowa require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
Iowa requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.