What does knee replacement surgery cost?
If your doctor decided that you cannot put off knee replacement surgery anymore, you should know the expenses of this procedure. Hospitals in the United States mostly costs about 40,000$ – 45,000$ for partial knee replacement surgery, while the average cost of total knee implanting is 55,000$. The cost of both types of knee replacement surgery is affected by different factors. Thus, it fluctuates by thousands of dollars.
What are the factors affecting knee replacement costs?
To assume the range of fluctuation you should consider the following factors:
- Where you are going to have the surgery as hospitals of some states cost more than others.
- The reputation of the surgeon as experienced orthopedic surgeons often cost more.
- Type of the applied anesthesia.
- How long you will stay in the hospital because patients are charged for how many days they spend in the hospital.
- Physical therapy (PT) services which are essential to rehabilitation, contribute to a great extend in the overall cost.
