Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comBluffton Okatie Outpatient Center: surgery-center prices
An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Bluffton, SC 29910. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Health University Medical Center | 14.8 mi | $15,294 | $10,944 | $123,585 |
| St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah | 25.7 mi | $12,626 | $11,018 | $69,080 |
| East Georgia Regional Medical Center | 56.0 mi | $13,213 | $11,898 | $134,853 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2004 · 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 Bluffton Okatie Outpatient Center for a knee replacement?
About $8,190 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,361 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,665 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.8103).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Memorial Health University Medical Center (14.8 mi) was paid an average of $15,294 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $7,104 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does South Carolina require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
South Carolina has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.