Removal of kneecap cost at US hospitals
Removal of kneecap · CPT 27350
$287.85
lowest cash price
$5,339.00
national median
$9,977.57
highest cash price
134
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $287.85–$9,977.57 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($8,273.12) → Sep 1, 2026 ($8,453.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 9 | $1,024.71 | $1,024.71 | $1,024.71 |
| California | 83 | $287.85 | $3,239.60 | $9,564.80 |
| Colorado | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 62 | $2,251.60 | $2,251.60 | $2,251.60 |
| Georgia | 23 | $9,791.00 | $9,791.00 | $9,791.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 27 | $1,304.40 | $1,304.40 | $3,209.60 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $3,209.60 | $3,209.60 | $3,209.60 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $1,302.75 | $1,302.75 | $7,392.55 |
| Montana | 2 | $968.80 | $968.80 | $968.80 |
| 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 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $8,412.89 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 16 | $409.64 | $8,453.60 | $8,453.60 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 41 | $745.00 | $2,251.60 | $2,251.60 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $6,460.30 | $6,460.30 | $6,460.30 |
| Oregon | 10 | $1,015.68 | $1,015.68 | $1,387.26 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $428.26 | $428.26 | $484.12 |
| 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 | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 101 | $5,476.16 | $5,476.16 | $6,193.88 |
| Virginia | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $3,814.29 | $3,814.29 | $3,814.29 |
| West Virginia | 7 | $692.50 | $696.50 | $5,085.00 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $4,605.60 | $4,605.60 | $4,605.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $126.89 – $3,321.81 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | not published | $6,864.94 – $12,356.89 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | not published | $163.95 – $3,321.81 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | not published | $6,996.60 – $7,276.46 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | not published | $3,735.00 – $8,770.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | not published | $1,037.82 – $9,076.82 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $6,996.60 – $15,689.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $126.89 – $3,321.81 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | not published | $7,936.41 – $14,759.79 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $3,735.00 – $13,851.98 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | not published | $580.60 – $9,387.58 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $126.89 – $3,321.81 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $580.60 – $9,387.58 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $696.28 – $7,613.93 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $580.60 – $9,387.58 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $2,381.13 – $2,381.13 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $126.89 – $3,321.81 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $6,864.94 – $12,356.89 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $7,413.38 – $13,344.08 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $6,864.94 – $12,356.89 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $6,864.94 – $12,356.89 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $551.10 – $7,491.76 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $551.10 – $7,491.76 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $6,864.94 – $12,356.89 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $3,321.29 – $3,321.29 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,132.52 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,821.00 – $17,439.00 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | not published | $551.10 – $7,491.76 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $632.08 – $1,364.42 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $632.08 – $1,364.42 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $635.55 – $1,352.89 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $632.08 – $1,364.42 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $8,821.00 – $17,439.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $6,469.00 – $14,297.79 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $8,821.00 – $17,439.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,821.00 – $17,439.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,693.60 – $17,386.96 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $690.39 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $664.42 – $7,497.96 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $7,277.00 – $28,055.35 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $3,632.00 – $11,185.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $690.39 – $7,391.48 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $4,006.00 – $19,922.51 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $580.60 – $580.60 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $580.60 – $9,076.82 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $620.63 – $8,053.02 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $696.28 – $7,842.35 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $620.63 – $8,053.02 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $2,236.00 – $24,380.00 |