Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comThe Surgical Center of Morehead City: surgery-center prices
An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Morehead City, NC 28557. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret General Hospital | same ZIP | $15,896 | $11,905 | $40,126 |
| Carolina East Medical Center | 29.8 mi | $17,001 | $12,230 | $55,326 |
| Ecu Health Medical Center | 72.8 mi | $16,618 | $11,360 | $56,177 |
3 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 1995 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay The Surgical Center of Morehead City for a knee replacement?
About $8,126 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,296 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,566 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.7962).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Carteret General Hospital (same ZIP) was paid an average of $15,896 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $7,770 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does North Carolina require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
North Carolina requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.