An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Lake Charles, LA 70605. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | 13.0 mi | $13,415 | $11,044 | $19,194 |
| Abbeville General Hospital | 66.6 mi | $14,654 | — | $43,782 |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | 72.9 mi | $13,217 | $10,826 | $84,661 |
8 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2009 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.6% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,162 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,333 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,621 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.8041).
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (13.0 mi) was paid an average of $13,415 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $5,253 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.