An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Waltham, MA 02451. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | 4.8 mi | $17,517 | $13,980 | $46,608 |
| St Elizabeth's Medical Center | 6.2 mi | $21,739 | $13,698 | $47,804 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 6.2 mi | $19,315 | $13,915 | $26,689 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2004 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.6% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $9,266 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,460 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $14,329 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (1.0482).
Newton-Wellesley Hospital (4.8 mi) was paid an average of $17,517 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $8,251 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Massachusetts requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.