An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Bellingham, WA 98226. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center | 4.3 mi | $20,142 | $13,913 | $79,306 |
| Island Hospital | 24.9 mi | $16,549 | $13,285 | $56,080 |
| Skagit Valley Hospital | 33.6 mi | $17,292 | $13,249 | $80,452 |
3 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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About $10,405 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,623 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $16,090 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (1.2999).
Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center (4.3 mi) was paid an average of $20,142 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $9,737 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Washington requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.