An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Durham, NC 27704. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Specialty Hospital | same ZIP | $12,492 | $11,671 | $42,319 |
| Duke Regional Hospital | same ZIP | $16,364 | $11,653 | $59,046 |
| Duke University Hospital | 8.6 mi | $20,913 | $11,678 | $55,756 |
8 operating rooms · Non-Profit · certified since 1985 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.6% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,842 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,027 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,673 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.9544).
North Carolina Specialty Hospital (same ZIP) was paid an average of $12,492 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $3,650 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
North Carolina requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.