An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Kearney, NE 68847. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | 8.0 mi | $12,993 | $11,229 | $78,885 |
| Great Plains Health | 97.4 mi | $16,275 | $12,570 | $86,129 |
| Chi Health St Elizabeth | 124.2 mi | $14,629 | $11,571 | $52,316 |
1 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2014
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About $8,404 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,580 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,995 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.8575).
Kearney Regional Medical Center (8.0 mi) was paid an average of $12,993 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $4,589 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Nebraska has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.