How Much Does Joint Replacement Cost?
This guide covers typical US costs for joint replacement, what can change a bill, and how to compare provider estimates.
Typical prices by job
| Job | What it involves | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Partial knee replacement | Replacing one knee compartment | $15,000 - $35,000 |
| Primary hip replacement | Standard inpatient or outpatient surgery | $20,000 - $60,000 |
| Revision joint replacement | Replacing or repairing an existing implant | $40,000 - $100,000+ |
Ranges are typical, not quotes - the price for your job depends on scope and location, so always confirm with the provider.
What affects the price
The joint, implant, surgical approach, and whether the procedure is a first replacement or a revision all affect the bill. Hospital charges, surgeon and anesthesia fees, imaging, and rehabilitation may be bundled or billed separately, so estimates are not always directly comparable.
Location and care setting matter: hospital-based surgery can cost more than an eligible outpatient center, while complex medical needs can require a longer stay. Insurance networks, deductibles, and negotiated rates also change what a patient ultimately owes.
How to pay less
Ask for an itemized estimate that separates facility, surgeon, anesthesia, implant, and follow-up costs. Confirm what rehabilitation and likely complications are included, and check network status and prior authorization with your insurer before scheduling.
If surgery is not urgent, compare estimates from qualified in-network providers and ask whether an outpatient setting is appropriate. Collecting quotes through Reedleys means every number comes from a real, checked listing.
Cost questions
Not always. Ask whether physical therapy, follow-up visits, imaging, and any home-care recommendations are included or billed separately.
Quotes can use different billing bundles, care settings, implant choices, and assumptions about length of stay. Compare itemized estimates and confirm each provider is using the same procedure and coverage details.
Many plans cover medically necessary surgery, but deductibles, coinsurance, network rules, and prior authorization determine your share. Get a written benefits estimate from your insurer and the provider.
Recognized Joint Replacement businesses
Staten Island orthopedic practice offering specialty care, diagnostic testing, therapy, and pain management.
San Antonio orthopedic practice offering specialty care for joint, spine, sports, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Denver orthopedic surgery practice treating musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and spinal conditions.
Orthopedic specialists offering surgical and nonsurgical care, therapy, and urgent treatment for injuries in Tulsa.
Orthopedic specialists offering diagnostics, physical therapy, and surgical care in Arlington and across North Texas.
Orthopedic surgical and nonsurgical care in South Chicago.
Chicago orthopedic practice offering surgery, sports medicine, physical therapy, urgent care, and imaging.
Chicago orthopedic surgeon providing shoulder and elbow care, including arthroscopic procedures and joint replacement.
Chicago orthopedic surgeon offering sports medicine, arthroscopy, cartilage restoration, and shoulder replacement care.
Orthopedic surgeon Brian Forsythe, M.D., specializes in sports medicine and shoulder, knee, and elbow surgery in Chicago.