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Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Houston, TX

18 hospitals in the Houston area report pricing for knee replacement surgery. The average cash price is $10,359.

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Hospitals

in Houston area

Average List Price

$13,277

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$10,359

22% below list price

Price Range

$7,331 – $23,544

3.2x spread

TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY costs an average of $10,359 (cash/self-pay price) in Houston, TX, based on data from 18 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $7,331 to $23,544 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.

Hospital Prices in Houston

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
TOPS SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Physician	HOUSTON	$8,957	$3,135-65%	$1 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
SUGAR LAND SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP Physician	SUGAR LAND	$7,331	$4,399-40%	$1 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
ALTUS BAYTOWN HOSPITAL Proprietary	BAYTOWN	$23,544	$23,544	$270 – $18,835	0.1/10
ST LUKE'S PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary	PASADENA	N/A	N/A	$1,997 – $52,283	0.1/10
ST LUKE'S SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	SUGAR LAND	N/A	N/A	$1,997 – $91,365	0.1/10
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$948 – $60,464	0.1/10
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$7,316 – $25,794	0.1/10
TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$948 – $62,486	0.1/10
HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$7,316 – $51,589	0.1/10
WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE Proprietary	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$948 – $55,286	0.1/10
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	SUGAR LAND	N/A	N/A	$7,316 – $25,794	0.1/10
HARRIS HEALTH Government - Hospital District or Authority	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$950 – $13,565	0.1/10
ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL AT THE VINTAGE Voluntary non-profit - Private	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$1,997 – $96,726	0.1/10
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PEARLAND Proprietary	PEARLAND	N/A	N/A	$948 – $60,464	0.1/10
Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Voluntary non-profit - Church	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$2,222 – $142,122	0.1/10
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST Proprietary	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$948 – $60,464	0.1/10
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST Proprietary	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$948 – $62,486	0.1/10
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	HOUSTON	N/A	N/A	$7,316 – $51,589	0.1/10

TOPS SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$8,957

Cash Price

$3,135-65%

Negotiated Range

$1 – $999,999,999

SUGAR LAND SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP

SUGAR LAND, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$7,331

Cash Price

$4,399-40%

Negotiated Range

$1 – $999,999,999

ALTUS BAYTOWN HOSPITAL

BAYTOWN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$23,544

Cash Price

$23,544

Negotiated Range

$270 – $18,835

ST LUKE'S PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER

PASADENA, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,997 – $52,283

ST LUKE'S SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL

SUGAR LAND, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,997 – $91,365

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$948 – $60,464

HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,316 – $25,794

TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$948 – $62,486

HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,316 – $51,589

WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$948 – $55,286

HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL

SUGAR LAND, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,316 – $25,794

HARRIS HEALTH

HOUSTON, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$950 – $13,565

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL AT THE VINTAGE

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,997 – $96,726

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PEARLAND

PEARLAND, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$948 – $60,464

Baylor St Lukes Medical Center

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,222 – $142,122

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$948 – $60,464

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$948 – $62,486

HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,316 – $51,589

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What Affects TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in Houston, TX

Hospital charges for total knee arthroplasty in Houston, TX vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.

For total knee arthroplasty in Houston, TX, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.

Based on data from 18 hospitals in Houston, TX, total knee arthroplasty prices range from $7,331 to $23,544 — a 3.2x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Houston, TX

Total knee arthroplasty in Houston, TX can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Houston, TX

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access total knee arthroplasty at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Houston, TX offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In Houston, TX, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $10,359, which is 22% lower than the average list price of $13,277. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Houston, TX

How much does TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY cost in Houston, TX?▼

The average cash price for total knee arthroplasty in Houston, TX is $10,359. Prices range from $7,331 to $23,544 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY prices vary so much in Houston, TX?▼

Hospital prices for total knee arthroplasty in Houston, TX differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Houston, TX, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $10,359, which is 22% below the average list price of $13,277. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY in Houston, TX?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Houston, TX offers the lowest cash price for total knee arthroplasty. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY?▼

Most health insurance plans cover total knee arthroplasty when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.