An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Watertown, NY 13601. 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 Joseph's Hospital Health Center | 63.7 mi | $17,105 | $13,801 | $50,774 |
| Crouse Hospital | 65.7 mi | $17,120 | $13,425 | $35,557 |
| University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center | 65.7 mi | $21,437 | $13,712 | $81,971 |
2 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2003 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.5% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,596 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,776 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,292 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.9).
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center (63.7 mi) was paid an average of $17,105 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $8,509 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
New York requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.