Becker's Healthcare July 11, 2023
Orthopedic procedures for patients with Medicare and no supplement are typically cheaper at ASCs, according to data from medicare.gov.
Here are the costs for patients after insurance for 10 procedures at ASCs versus hospital outpatient departments:
Therapeutic injection for carpal tunnel
ASC: $0
HOPD: $15
Tendon sheath incision for trigger finger
ASC: $109
HOPD: $146
Arthroscopically aided interior cruciate ligament repair
ASC: $246
HOPD: $520
Reconstruction of shoulder rotator cuff
ASC: $225
HOPD: $520
Removal of loose or foreign body, arthrotomy, hip
ASC: $224
HOPD:...
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