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A plain-language report card: what it is, what drives the cost, and what to ask.

Surgery prices are the hardest to pin down — many hospitals publish formulas instead of dollar amounts. Treat any range as a starting point, not a quote.

Medicare pays (MS-DRG, 2026)

$20,171

An anchor for comparison, not what you'll pay. CMS source

Why no price table?

Surgical episodes bundle facility, implant, anesthesia, and follow-up differently at every hospital, so a side-by-side table would mislead. We are cross-checking against an all-payer claims database before publishing prices here.

Reviewed by a practicing orthopedic surgeon.

Prices are a starting point, not medical advice. The right choice weighs cost, quality, distance, and your own situation. Bring these numbers to your care team.