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An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Fletcher, NC 28732. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | 5.9 mi | $13,814 | $11,375 | $87,985 |
| Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital | 7.4 mi | $13,236 | $11,210 | $49,586 |
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | 11.7 mi | $14,668 | $11,284 | $97,611 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2021 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.3% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Western Carolina Surgery Center for a knee replacement?
About $8,365 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,540 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,935 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.849).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Adventhealth Hendersonville (5.9 mi) was paid an average of $13,814 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $5,449 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.