An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Knoxville, TN 37920. What Medicare pays here for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, and how that compares with the hospitals nearby.
| Hospital | Distance | Inpatient paid | Outpatient allowed | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tn Medical Center (The) | same ZIP | $17,435 | $10,394 | $65,224 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | 5.1 mi | $12,905 | $10,493 | $42,680 |
| Blount Memorial Hospital | 8.5 mi | $13,316 | $11,220 | $62,560 |
5 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2022 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.1% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $7,703 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,865 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $11,912 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.7027).
University of Tn Medical Center (The) (same ZIP) was paid an average of $17,435 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $9,732 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Tennessee requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.