Exploration of knee joint cost at US hospitals
Exploration of knee joint · CPT 27310
$385.50
lowest cash price
$4,192.86
national median
$40,524.72
highest cash price
228
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $385.50–$40,524.72 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,743.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,839.54)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $5,804.76 | $5,804.76 | $6,055.92 |
| Arizona | 9 | $1,190.17 | $1,190.17 | $1,190.17 |
| Arkansas | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 83 | $385.50 | $5,475.60 | $10,925.60 |
| Colorado | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 64 | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 |
| Georgia | 23 | $7,811.00 | $7,811.00 | $7,811.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $599.04 | $599.04 | $599.04 |
| Illinois | 28 | $1,240.20 | $1,240.20 | $3,596.80 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $3,596.80 | $3,596.80 | $3,596.80 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 6 | $2,722.95 | $3,152.41 | $3,706.13 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | $3,038.75 | $3,038.75 | $13,560.80 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,081.60 | $1,081.60 | $4,108.00 |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,545.97 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $3,842.58 | $3,842.58 | $3,842.58 |
| New York | 15 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $3,850.53 | $3,850.53 | $3,850.53 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 43 | $830.00 | $2,600.00 | $40,524.72 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $13,732.40 | $13,732.40 | $13,732.40 |
| Oregon | 12 | $1,134.24 | $7,938.15 | $8,870.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $1,357.80 | $5,046.00 | $8,659.80 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 107 | $2,593.50 | $4,192.86 | $6,245.69 |
| Virginia | 18 | $17,924.74 | $17,924.74 | $37,667.39 |
| Washington | 31 | $2,919.80 | $6,563.20 | $7,385.70 |
| West Virginia | 14 | $776.00 | $1,898.00 | $6,769.50 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $1,140.00 | $1,140.00 | $7,492.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $385.50 | $80.00 – $4,208.34 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $430.20 | $101.27 – $1,625.70 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $436.90 | $101.27 – $1,477.68 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $488.30 | $350.00 – $4,208.34 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $488.30 | $21.11 – $1,423.74 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $488.30 | $350.00 – $1,277.10 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $495.18 | $85.00 – $1,503.42 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $514.00 | $66.41 – $1,116.41 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $599.04 | $29.27 – $1,872.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $693.90 | $50.00 – $1,450.32 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $771.00 | $80.00 – $1,477.68 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $776.00 | not published |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $776.00 | not published |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $778.50 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $778.50 | not published |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $807.00 | not published |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $830.00 | not published |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $1,081.60 | $9,712.92 – $9,712.92 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $1,134.24 | $667.54 – $2,363.00 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $1,140.00 | $763.70 – $1,576.73 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $1,190.17 | $777.46 – $1,700.24 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $1,240.20 | $799.28 – $12,272.18 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $1,245.60 | not published |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $1,280.72 | $497.49 – $1,884.54 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $1,357.80 | $400.05 – $1,813.00 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $1,582.20 | $667.54 – $1,583.25 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $1,696.20 | $55.00 – $1,116.41 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $1,898.00 | $3,149.05 – $5,510.84 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $2,150.75 | $2,160.00 – $9,648.00 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $2,150.75 | $2,160.00 – $9,636.00 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $2,426.55 | $2,160.00 – $7,332.00 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $2,457.00 | $2,159.89 – $12,557.00 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $2,593.50 | $1,088.27 – $1,197.10 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $2,593.50 | $1,088.27 – $1,197.10 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $2,593.50 | $1,088.27 – $1,197.10 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $2,593.50 | $1,088.27 – $1,197.10 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $2,593.50 | $1,088.27 – $1,175.33 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $2,593.50 | $1,088.27 – $1,197.10 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $2,593.50 | $1,088.27 – $1,197.10 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $2,600.00 | $1.10 – $3,600.00 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $2,600.00 | $1.10 – $3,600.00 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $2,600.00 | $517.64 – $4,000.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $2,600.00 | $571.34 – $4,000.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $2,600.00 | $517.64 – $4,000.00 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $2,600.00 | $1.10 – $3,600.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $2,722.95 | $1,555.10 – $6,761.30 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $2,738.05 | $2,160.00 – $7,629.00 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $2,919.80 | $3,726.16 – $11,306.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $2,955.93 | $1,798.54 – $6,696.69 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $3,038.75 | $776.20 – $3,886.00 |