An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Wausau, WI 54401. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Wausau Hospital | same ZIP | $13,527 | $11,446 | $53,526 |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Weston | 10.6 mi | $12,805 | $11,683 | $57,740 |
| Marshfield Medical Center | 33.0 mi | $16,579 | $12,450 | $61,255 |
3 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 2008 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.8% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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About $8,415 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,591 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $13,012 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (0.8599).
Aspirus Wausau Hospital (same ZIP) was paid an average of $13,527 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $5,112 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Wisconsin has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.