CPT 27447Pennsylvania

TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in Pennsylvania

76 hospitals in Pennsylvania report pricing for total knee arthroplasty. The average cash price is $17,651.

Hospitals

76

in Pennsylvania

Average List Price

$32,137

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$17,651

45% below list price

Price Range

$59 – $137,590

2338.0x spread

TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY costs an average of $17,651 (cash/self-pay price) in Pennsylvania, based on data from 76 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $59 to $137,590 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 Pennsylvania

Sorted by lowest cash price
DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL

DOYLESTOWN, PA

0.1/10

List Price

$59

Cash Price

$59

Negotiated Range

$16$23,760

List Price

$3,613

Cash Price

$795-78%

Negotiated Range

$104$29,234

0.1/10

List Price

$3,613

Cash Price

$795-78%

Negotiated Range

$104$29,234

FORBES HOSPITAL

MONROEVILLE, PA

0.1/10

List Price

$3,613

Cash Price

$795-78%

Negotiated Range

$104$29,234

0.1/10

List Price

$3,613

Cash Price

$795-78%

Negotiated Range

$104$29,234

JEFFERSON HOSPITAL

JEFFERSON HILLS, PA

0.1/10

List Price

$3,613

Cash Price

$795-78%

Negotiated Range

$104$29,234

0.1/10

List Price

$3,134

Cash Price

$1,880-40%

Negotiated Range

$5$2,045

List Price

$6,000

Cash Price

$3,000-50%

UPMC COLE

COUDERSPORT, PA

0.1/10

List Price

$5,453

Cash Price

$3,272-40%

Negotiated Range

$506$14,888

0.1/10

List Price

$11,443

Cash Price

$5,721-50%

Negotiated Range

$1,030$35,878

UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL

UNIONTOWN, PA

0.1/10

List Price

$15,254

Cash Price

$7,627-50%

Negotiated Range

$172$27,626

ST CLAIR HOSPITAL

PITTSBURGH, PA

0.1/10

List Price

$36,749

Cash Price

$9,117-75%

Negotiated Range

$854$41,037

0.1/10

List Price

$13,113

Cash Price

$13,125

Negotiated Range

$1,582$13,113

0.1/10

List Price

$13,113

Cash Price

$13,125

Negotiated Range

$1,582$13,113

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$15,086

Negotiated Range

$1,009$51,910

0.1/10

List Price

$48,654

Cash Price

$18,059-63%

Negotiated Range

$1,530$40,383

List Price

$38,314

Cash Price

$18,569-52%

Negotiated Range

$900$49,247

0.1/10

List Price

$27,718

Cash Price

$19,403-30%

Negotiated Range

$11,087$23,646

List Price

$83,634

Cash Price

$26,320-69%

Negotiated Range

$10,666$66,907

List Price

$108,883

Cash Price

$29,398-73%

Negotiated Range

$815$108,883

0.1/10

List Price

$137,590

Cash Price

$33,022-76%

Negotiated Range

$815$137,590

0.1/10

List Price

$59,094

Cash Price

$38,411-35%

Negotiated Range

$28$13,499

List Price

$80,736

Cash Price

$52,479-35%

Negotiated Range

$75$31,696

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$111,972

Negotiated Range

$970$77,660

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$40$31,745

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$182$28,041

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$184$23,665

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$745$745

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$745$745

PENN HIGHLANDS ELK

SAINT MARYS, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$745$745

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$745$745

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$745$745

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$854$52,799

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$854$78,270

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$854$72,183

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$854$78,270

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$885$74,110

UPMC SOMERSET

SOMERSET, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$892$23,028

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$892$74,110

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$931$23,215

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$970$62,054

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$970$56,985

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$970$76,392

GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL

GETTYSBURG, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$970$76,991

UPMC WELLSBORO

WELLSBORO, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$993$5,732

UPMC WILLIAMSPORT

WILLIAMSPORT, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$993$13,248

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,009$27,583

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,017$43,482

UPMC LITITZ

LITITZ, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,017$38,871

UPMC HANOVER

HANOVER, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,017$43,721

UPMC CARLISLE

CARLISLE, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,017$38,466

UPMC PASSAVANT

PITTSBURGH, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,069$19,651

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,069$19,651

CLARION HOSPITAL

CLARION, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,100$29,089

GRAND VIEW HEALTH

SELLERSVILLE, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,401$33,283

UPMC HORIZON

GREENVILLE, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,542$23,019

UPMC ALTOONA

ALTOONA, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,665$14,888

UPMC MERCY

PITTSBURGH, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,665$20,888

UPMC HAMOT

ERIE, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,665$22,327

UPMC ST MARGARET

PITTSBURGH, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,691$19,869

UPMC EAST

MONROEVILLE, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,691$19,880

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,691$19,553

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,150$16,487

UPMC KANE

KANE, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,410$23,863

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,707$16,487

UPMC NORTHWEST

SENECA, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,734$16,375

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,019$16,627

UPMC GREENE

WAYNESBURG, PA

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$9,814$26,374

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,807$58,259

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,807$35,971

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,809$37,060

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$12,883$35,592

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$13,056$41,371

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$13,173$42,742

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$13,173$31,939

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$15,009$57,449

TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost by City in Pennsylvania

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What Affects TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in Pennsylvania

The cost of total knee arthroplasty in Pennsylvania depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.

The total cost of total knee arthroplasty includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.

Based on data from 76 hospitals in Pennsylvania, total knee arthroplasty prices range from $59 to $137,590 — a 2338.0x 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 Pennsylvania

Total knee arthroplasty in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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

In Pennsylvania, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $17,651, which is 45% lower than the average list price of $32,137. 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 TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in Pennsylvania

How much does TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY cost in Pennsylvania?
The average cash price for total knee arthroplasty in Pennsylvania is $17,651. Prices range from $59 to $137,590 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY prices vary so much in Pennsylvania?
Hospital prices for total knee arthroplasty in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $17,651, which is 45% below the average list price of $32,137. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY in Pennsylvania?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Pennsylvania 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.

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.