Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMountain Empire Surgery Center: surgery-center prices
An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Johnson City, TN 37604. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City Medical Center | same ZIP | $14,839 | $11,248 | $109,846 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | 15.3 mi | $11,946 | $10,437 | $83,153 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | 19.9 mi | $15,458 | $11,156 | $95,383 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2000 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.6% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mountain Empire Surgery Center for a knee replacement?
About $7,988 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,155 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,352 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.7656).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Johnson City Medical Center (same ZIP) was paid an average of $14,839 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $6,851 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does Tennessee require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
Tennessee requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.