The report provided a snapshot of reimbursement across care settings for three procedures:
1. Partial knee arthroplasty
Inpatient: $13,850
Hospital outpatient department: $10,617
ASC: $7,374
HOPD and ASC reimbursement gap: $3,243
2. Lumbar spine fusion
Inpatient: $26,190
HOPD: $10,617
ASC: $5,070
HOPD and ASC reimbursement gap: $5,547
3. Pacemaker implant
Inpatient: $14,540
HOPD: $7,731
ASC: $3,721
HOPD and ASC reimbursement gap: $4,010
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