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An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Fairmont, MN 56031. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Regional Healthcare | 34.0 mi | $13,677 | $11,245 | $43,362 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato | 42.2 mi | $15,720 | $13,249 | $49,665 |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | 47.6 mi | $15,347 | $11,144 | $41,934 |
1 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 1998 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.3% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Center for Specialty Care for a knee replacement?
About $8,622 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,802 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,332 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.9057).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Lakes Regional Healthcare (34.0 mi) was paid an average of $13,677 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $5,055 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does Minnesota require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.