An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Lakewood, WA 98499. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare Hospital | same ZIP | $17,946 | $13,291 | $116,850 |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | 5.7 mi | $17,960 | $13,010 | $90,664 |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital | 11.8 mi | $15,644 | $13,443 | $94,165 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2004 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.6% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $9,875 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,082 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $15,271 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (1.1828).
St Clare Hospital (same ZIP) was paid an average of $17,946 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $8,071 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Washington requires a certificate of need for new surgery centers.