An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Elkton, MD 21921. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hospital of Cecil County | same ZIP | $42,205 | — | $47,819 |
| Christianacare | 11.0 mi | $16,994 | $13,004 | $58,521 |
| University of Md Upper Chesapeake Medical Center | 26.9 mi | $31,995 | — | $35,355 |
1 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2008 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 3.3% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $9,288 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,482 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $14,363 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (1.053).
Union Hospital of Cecil County (same ZIP) was paid an average of $42,205 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $32,917 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Maryland requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.