Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comWatauga Orthopedics Center for Advanced Bone & Joint Surgery: surgery-center prices
An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Kingsport, TN 37663. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holston Valley Medical Center | 7.1 mi | $15,458 | $11,156 | $95,383 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | 12.8 mi | $14,839 | $11,248 | $109,846 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | 21.4 mi | $11,946 | $10,437 | $83,153 |
6 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2023 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.8% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Watauga Orthopedics Center for Advanced Bone & Joint Surgery for a knee replacement?
About $7,999 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,166 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $12,369 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.768).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Holston Valley Medical Center (7.1 mi) was paid an average of $15,458 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $7,459 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.