An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Wilmington, NC 28401. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | 6.7 mi | $15,851 | $12,161 | $66,792 |
| Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center | 28.0 mi | $14,340 | $11,095 | $99,270 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | 41.0 mi | $13,470 | — | $61,111 |
10 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 1992 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,425 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,602 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,028 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.8623).
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (6.7 mi) was paid an average of $15,851 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $7,426 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
North Carolina requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.