TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in North Carolina
23 hospitals in North Carolina report pricing for total knee arthroplasty. The average cash price is $11,833.
23
in North Carolina
$15,470
gross charge
$11,833
24% below list price
$266 – $32,043
120.5x spread
TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY costs an average of $11,833 (cash/self-pay price) in North Carolina, based on data from 23 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $266 to $32,043 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 North Carolina
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | STATESVILLE | $266 | $72-73% | $155 – $24,475 | 0.1/10 | |
| BETSY JOHNSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL | DUNN | $14,476 | $8,686-40% | $12,265 – $30,662 | 0.1/10 | |
| CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | FAYETTEVILLE | $14,476 | $8,686-40% | $12,265 – $30,662 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | DURHAM | $16,089 | $16,089 | $4,350 – $12,791 | 0.1/10 | |
| GRANVILLE HEALTH SYSTEMS | OXFORD | $32,043 | $25,634-20% | $11,760 – $32,043 | 0.1/10 | |
| CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST | CONCORD | N/A | N/A | $1,110 – $15,297 | 0.1/10 | |
| THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL | MARION | N/A | N/A | $2,550 – $38,781 | 0.1/10 | |
| LEXINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | LEXINGTON | N/A | N/A | $12,455 – $12,580 | 0.1/10 | |
| BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL | SPRUCE PINE | N/A | N/A | $2,550 – $16,302 | 0.1/10 | |
| COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | WHITEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,194 – $12,674 | 0.1/10 | |
| STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | ALBEMARLE | N/A | N/A | $1,148 – $12,887 | 0.1/10 | |
| ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY | CHARLOTTE | N/A | N/A | $1,148 – $15,297 | 0.1/10 | |
| HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | ELKIN | N/A | N/A | $12,039 – $12,039 | 0.1/10 | |
| HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM | HIGH POINT | N/A | N/A | $12,289 – $26,476 | 0.1/10 | |
| WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL | CARY | N/A | N/A | $3,742 – $30,365 | 0.1/10 | |
| ANGEL MEDICAL CENTER | FRANKLIN | N/A | N/A | $1,403 – $17,478 | 0.1/10 | |
| HIGHLANDS CASHIERS HOSPITAL | HIGHLANDS | N/A | N/A | $2,550 – $16,727 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC | BREVARD | N/A | N/A | $2,550 – $16,727 | 0.1/10 | |
| WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | NORTH WILKESBORO | N/A | N/A | $12,289 – $12,719 | 0.1/10 | |
| WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS | RALEIGH | N/A | N/A | $1,581 – $30,365 | 0.1/10 | |
| ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,148 – $14,485 | 0.1/10 | |
| ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | SPARTA | N/A | N/A | $1,664 – $4,739 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE | ASHEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,550 – $60,000 | 0.1/10 |
STATESVILLE, NC
List Price
$266
Cash Price
$72-73%
Negotiated Range
$155 – $24,475
DUNN, NC
List Price
$14,476
Cash Price
$8,686-40%
Negotiated Range
$12,265 – $30,662
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
List Price
$14,476
Cash Price
$8,686-40%
Negotiated Range
$12,265 – $30,662
DURHAM, NC
List Price
$16,089
Cash Price
$16,089
Negotiated Range
$4,350 – $12,791
OXFORD, NC
List Price
$32,043
Cash Price
$25,634-20%
Negotiated Range
$11,760 – $32,043
CONCORD, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,110 – $15,297
LEXINGTON, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,455 – $12,580
SPRUCE PINE, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,550 – $16,302
WHITEVILLE, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,194 – $12,674
ALBEMARLE, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,148 – $12,887
CHARLOTTE, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,148 – $15,297
ELKIN, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,039 – $12,039
HIGH POINT, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,289 – $26,476
HIGHLANDS, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,550 – $16,727
BREVARD, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,550 – $16,727
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,289 – $12,719
JACKSONVILLE, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,148 – $14,485
SPARTA, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,664 – $4,739
ASHEVILLE, NC
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,550 – $60,000
TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost by City in North Carolina
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What Affects TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in North Carolina
If you're researching total knee arthroplasty costs in North Carolina, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for total knee arthroplasty in North Carolina are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 23 hospitals in North Carolina, total knee arthroplasty prices range from $266 to $32,043 — a 120.5x 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 North Carolina
Total knee arthroplasty in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
If you're paying out of pocket for total knee arthroplasty in North Carolina, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In North Carolina, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $11,833, which is 24% lower than the average list price of $15,470. 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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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.