An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in North Liberty, IA 52317. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center | 8.6 mi | $17,774 | $11,534 | $82,160 |
| Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids | 14.2 mi | $12,975 | $11,286 | $47,881 |
| St Lukes Hospital | 17.7 mi | $12,910 | $11,245 | $51,961 |
6 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2025
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About $8,750 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,933 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,531 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.9341).
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (8.6 mi) was paid an average of $17,774 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $9,024 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Iowa requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.