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: $519
Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair
ASC: $222
HOPD: $235
ASC: $156
HOPD: $476
Neuroplasty and transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
ASC: $193
HOPD: $182
Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
ASC: $225
HOPD: $520
Incision to repair shoulder joint
ASC: $228
HOPD: $241
Release and/or relocation of median nerve of hand
ASC: $259
HOPD: $448
Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope
ASC: $392
HOPD: $705
