Knee Surgery — Compare Hospital Costs & Prices
“Knee surgery” covers many procedures — from a scope to a full joint replacement. Compare hospital-published prices by specific surgery type before you schedule.
Types of knee surgery to compare
Frequently asked questions
What is knee surgery?
Knee surgery is any operative procedure on the knee joint — including arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, and total or partial knee replacement. The right CPT code depends on what your surgeon plans to do.
How much does knee surgery cost?
Costs range from a few thousand dollars for some arthroscopy cases to $65,000+ for total knee replacement at certain hospitals. Compare published cash and list prices at multiple facilities in your area.
How do I compare knee surgery hospitals?
Use hospital price transparency files: match the CPT code your surgeon provided, then compare gross and cash prices at nearby hospitals on MyCareCost.
Prices are from hospital machine-readable files (CMS hospital price transparency). Actual bills may include professional fees not shown on every line item.