How much does a Total knee replacement cost in New Jersey?

Total knee replacement · CPT 27447 · State: New Jersey

In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Total knee replacement is about $12,590, with most between $11,491 and $16,105 ($15,654 cash/self-pay). Based on 43 New Jersey hospitals — 8% higher than the national typical of $11,673. Hospital list charges run about $17,531 (1.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$12,590
New Jersey · $11,491$16,105
Cash / self-pay
$15,654
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$17,531
1.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 43 New Jersey hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Total knee replacement cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Total knee replacement cost in New Jersey — FAQs

How much does a Total knee replacement cost in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Total knee replacement is about $12,590, with most between $11,491 and $16,105, based on 43 New Jersey hospitals. That's 8% higher than the national typical of $11,673.

How much does a Total knee replacement cost without insurance in New Jersey?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Total knee replacement in New Jersey run around $15,654. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $17,531), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my New Jersey hospital bill for a Total knee replacement so high?

New Jersey hospital "list" charges for a Total knee replacement run about $17,531 — roughly 1.4× the $12,590 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Total knee replacement in New Jersey?

Yes. If a New Jersey hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $12,590), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Jersey hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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