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An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Pittsburgh, PA 15122. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Hospital | 4.6 mi | $13,470 | $11,669 | $62,985 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside | 6.3 mi | $18,146 | $11,598 | $126,828 |
| Magee Womens Hospital of Upmc Health System | 6.3 mi | $16,105 | $11,684 | $68,131 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 1986 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.5% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Southwestern Ambulatory Surgery Center for a knee replacement?
About $8,254 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,427 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,763 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.8244).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Jefferson Hospital (4.6 mi) was paid an average of $13,470 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $5,216 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does Pennsylvania require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
Pennsylvania has no certificate-of-need law.