An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Duluth, MN 55812. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital | 1.2 mi | $14,357 | $12,375 | $49,260 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | 103.2 mi | $16,557 | $11,857 | $53,429 |
| Lakeview Memorial Hospital | 125.5 mi | $14,328 | $12,423 | $44,084 |
2 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2017 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.3% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,934 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,121 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,816 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.9748).
St Lukes Hospital (1.2 mi) was paid an average of $14,357 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $5,423 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Minnesota has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.