Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comBig Sky Surgery Center: surgery-center prices
An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Missoula, MT 59804. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health Medical Center | 93.6 mi | $12,855 | $13,139 | $57,419 |
| St Peters Health | 100.8 mi | $14,352 | $12,898 | $39,830 |
| Kootenai Health | 125.3 mi | $14,458 | $12,164 | $72,763 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 1998 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Big Sky Surgery Center for a knee replacement?
About $8,636 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,817 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,355 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.9089).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Logan Health Medical Center (93.6 mi) was paid an average of $12,855 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $4,219 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does Montana require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
Montana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.