How much does a Total knee replacement cost?

Total knee replacement · CPT 27447 · A total knee replacement surgically replaces a damaged knee joint with an artificial implant, usually for severe arthritis.

The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Total knee replacement is about $11,673, with most between $4,591 and $16,760 ($5,541 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 2,260 U.S. hospitals.

Insurer-negotiated
$11,673
typical · $4,591–$16,760
Cash / self-pay
$5,541
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$7,319
gross charge

Source: medians across 2,260hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.

Total knee replacement cost — frequently asked questions

How much does a Total knee replacement cost with insurance?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Total knee replacement is about $11,673, with most falling between $4,591 and $16,760, based on published rates from 2,260 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

How much does a Total knee replacement cost without insurance?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Total knee replacement run around $5,541. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $7,319), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Total knee replacement?

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $11,673), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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Total knee replacement cost by location

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