Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comViewmont Surgery Center: surgery-center prices
An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Hickory, NC 28601. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 18.9 mi | $13,300 | $11,257 | $47,970 |
| Lake Norman Regional Medical Center | 27.8 mi | $13,299 | $11,683 | $134,693 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | 32.8 mi | $13,935 | $11,451 | $96,591 |
3 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2007 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.1% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Viewmont Surgery Center for a knee replacement?
About $8,274 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,447 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,795 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.8289).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Caldwell Memorial Hospital (18.9 mi) was paid an average of $13,300 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $5,026 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.