Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in California (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
The average knee replacement cost in California is $16,084 without insurance across 122 reporting hospitals. Published list prices in California range from $0 to $119,290. For example, among hospitals in our comparison table, SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL (SANTA MONICA) lists about $0 while BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE) lists about $83,503. Ambulatory surgery centers in California often publish lower cash rates than hospital outpatient departments for the same CPT code when clinically appropriate.
Knee Replacement Surgery costs $16,084 on average without insurance in California, based on actual CMS data from 122 hospitals. Prices range from $0 to $119,290 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
122 hospitals in California report pricing for knee replacement surgery. The average cash price is $16,084.
122
in California
$28,015
gross charge
$16,084
43% below list price
$0 – $119,290
11929000.0x spread
Hospital Prices in California
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA MONICA | $0 | $0 | $0 – $44,070 | 4.4/10 | |
| RESNICK NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AT UCLA Government - State | LOS ANGELES | $0 | $0 | $0 – $9,484 | 4.4/10 | |
| RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER Government - State | LOS ANGELES | $0 | $0 | $0 – $44,070 | 4.4/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH LODI MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | LODI | $3,202 | $224-93% | $435 – $3,842 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH HANFORD Voluntary non-profit - Church | HANFORD | $3,202 | $608-81% | $801 – $16,513 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH REEDLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | REEDLEY | $3,202 | $608-81% | $39 – $6,404 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA Voluntary non-profit - Church | SONORA | $3,842 | $653-83% | $60 – $3,458 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH ST HELENA Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAINT HELENA | $4,852 | $728-85% | $90 – $4,367 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH VALLEJO Voluntary non-profit - Private | VALLEJO | $4,852 | $728-85% | $90 – $4,367 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE Voluntary non-profit - Private | TULARE | $4,396 | $835-81% | $95 – $2,771 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH UKIAH VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | UKIAH | $4,396 | $879-80% | $60 – $3,956 | 2.2/10 | |
| GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | GLENDALE | $7,174 | $1,076-85% | $377 – $16,513 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TEHACHAPI VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | TEHACHAPI | $4,396 | $1,187-73% | $598 – $3,147 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | LOS ANGELES | $7,037 | $1,267-82% | $191 – $5,841 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL MONTEBELLO Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONTEBELLO | $7,037 | $1,267-82% | $191 – $5,841 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH HOWARD MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WILLITS | $5,122 | $1,537-70% | $697 – $5,122 | 2.2/10 | |
| SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SOLVANG | $2,272 | $1,590-30% | $454 – $2,045 | 1.8/10 | |
| HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review) | PASADENA | $2,662 | $1,730-35% | $4,261 – $26,436 | 6.8/10 | |
| MARK TWAIN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SAN ANDREAS | $4,009 | $2,670-33% | $1,037 – $3,929 | 4.4/10 | |
| NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | BISHOP | $2,807 | $2,807 | — | 4.2/10 | |
| OROVILLE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OROVILLE | $6,035 | $3,018-50% | $525 – $20,691 | 4.8/10 | |
| NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | FAIRFIELD | $3,832 | $3,832 | — | 4.4/10 | |
| MAMMOTH HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | MAMMOTH LAKES | $6,858 | $4,801-30% | $4,801 – $6,515 | 1.6/10 | |
| SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | BANNING | $28,752 | $5,750-80% | $836 – $49,046 | 3.9/10 | |
| FAIRCHILD MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | YREKA | $6,341 | $6,341 | $298 – $5,961 | 4.2/10 | |
| PACIFICA HOSPITAL OF THE VALLEY Proprietary | SUN VALLEY | $7,087 | $7,087 | $3,544 – $15,247 | 4.3/10 | |
| WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | WATSONVILLE | $16,217 | $9,730-40% | $1,878 – $17,492 | 5/10 | |
| KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | VISALIA | $20,644 | $11,400-45% | $5,804 – $20,436 | 5.5/10 | |
| COLUSA MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | COLUSA | $24,665 | $14,799-40% | $4,184 – $28,022 | 4.8/10 | |
| CEDAR-SINAI MARINA DEL REY HOSPITAL Proprietary | MARINA DEL REY | $28,381 | $18,448-35% | $6,796 – $18,872 | 7.9/10 | |
| KECK HOSPITAL OF USC Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | $55,569 | $19,449-65% | $2,000 – $55,569 | 5.9/10 | |
| SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | SAN DIMAS | $35,096 | $21,253-39% | $2,136 – $35,096 | 4.8/10 | |
| SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | LYNWOOD | $47,888 | $21,253-56% | $2,136 – $43,099 | 4.1/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA CLARA | $43,394 | $22,131-49% | $15,357 – $45,865 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT Voluntary non-profit - Private | FREMONT | $43,394 | $22,131-49% | $15,357 – $45,865 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN RAFAEL | $43,394 | $22,131-49% | $15,357 – $45,865 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSP SO SACRAMENTO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | $43,394 | $22,131-49% | $15,357 – $45,865 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER PERMANENTE PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY-SANT Proprietary | SANTA CLARA | $43,394 | $22,131-49% | $15,357 – $45,865 | 0/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK Voluntary non-profit - Private | WALNUT CREEK | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SACRAMENTO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - VACAVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | VACAVILLE | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | VALLEJO | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SAN JOSE Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN JOSE | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | REDWOOD CITY | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FRESNO Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRESNO | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ROSEVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROSEVILLE | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL MANTECA Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANTECA | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH Voluntary non-profit - Private | ANTIOCH | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN LEANDRO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN LEANDRO | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND Voluntary non-profit - Private | OAKLAND | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA ROSA Voluntary non-profit - Other | SANTA ROSA | $46,000 | $23,460-49% | $15,548 – $48,690 | 4.8/10 | |
| ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | LANCASTER | $26,928 | $26,928 | $550 – $24,648 | 3.4/10 | |
| PATIENTS' HOSPITAL OF REDDING Proprietary | REDDING | $29,400 | $29,400 | $5,814 – $31,604 | 4.5/10 | |
| HEALTHBRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - ORANGE Proprietary | ORANGE | $32,959 | $32,959 | $4,245 – $29,577 | 4.6/10 | |
| HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | VALENCIA | $32,959 | $32,959 | $4,245 – $29,577 | 2.2/10 | |
| RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RIDGECREST | $77,209 | $40,921-47% | $17,790 – $17,790 | 4.8/10 | |
| SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | FRESNO | $79,278 | $51,531-35% | $11 – $33,269 | 4.7/10 | |
| MARINHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | GREENBRAE | $88,010 | $52,806-40% | $2,330 – $126,137 | 4.1/10 | |
| BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | $119,290 | $83,503-30% | $16,581 – $18,736 | 2.2/10 | |
| LAC/RANCHO LOS AMIGOS NATIONAL REHABILITATION CTR Government - Local | DOWNEY | $7,512 | N/A | $461 – $30,204 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SYLMAR | $7,512 | N/A | $427 – $27,183 | 0.1/10 | |
| HAZEL HAWKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | HOLLISTER | $23,140 | N/A | $299 – $23,140 | 4.4/10 | |
| MERCY HOSPITAL - BAKERSFIELD Standalone (Needs Review) | BAKERSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $1,709 – $73,060 | 4/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WEST LA Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $12,764 – $15,635 | 4.8/10 | |
| DOMINICAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA CRUZ | N/A | N/A | $1,300 – $108,644 | 6.9/10 | |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON PARK Proprietary | HUNTINGTON PARK | N/A | N/A | $1,519 – $32,888 | 0.1/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE Voluntary non-profit - Private | RIVERSIDE | N/A | N/A | $12,764 – $15,635 | 4.8/10 | |
| UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $60 – $61,972 | 4.4/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM Voluntary non-profit - Private | ANAHEIM | N/A | N/A | $12,552 – $36,015 | 4.8/10 | |
| HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $5,265 – $21,935 | 5.1/10 | |
| CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | CORONA | N/A | N/A | $1,489 – $14,128 | 0.1/10 | |
| FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | TUSTIN | N/A | N/A | $1,489 – $41,474 | 3.8/10 | |
| UCSF HEALTH SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $60 – $61,972 | 4.4/10 | |
| CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LA Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $1,709 – $58,319 | 6.9/10 | |
| POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | POMONA | N/A | N/A | $4,027 – $12,129 | 3.4/10 | |
| EAST LOS ANGELES DOCTORS HOSPITAL Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $1,519 – $32,888 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOM Voluntary non-profit - Private | FOLSOM | N/A | N/A | $11 – $32,682 | 4/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MERCED | N/A | N/A | $50 – $55,630 | 4/10 | |
| DAMERON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | STOCKTON | N/A | N/A | $1,862 – $31,405 | 4.2/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF MT SHASTA Voluntary non-profit - Other | MOUNT SHASTA | N/A | N/A | $2,905 – $65,721 | 4/10 | |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $1,072 – $21,253 | 3.5/10 | |
| ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | COLTON | N/A | N/A | $1,489 – $22,888 | 6.3/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-MORENO VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Other | MORENO VALLEY | N/A | N/A | $12,552 – $36,015 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - LOS ANGELES Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $12,764 – $15,635 | 4.8/10 | |
| BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAKERSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $1,709 – $81,221 | 6.9/10 | |
| NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORTHRIDGE | N/A | N/A | $1,709 – $105,364 | 4.4/10 | |
| SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PORTERVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,489 – $25,177 | 4/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - PANORAMA CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | PANORAMA CITY | N/A | N/A | $12,552 – $36,015 | 4.8/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA Proprietary | GARDENA | N/A | N/A | $1,519 – $32,888 | 3.6/10 | |
| LAC/HARBOR-UCLA MED CENTER Government - Local | TORRANCE | N/A | N/A | $427 – $27,183 | 7.1/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING Voluntary non-profit - Private | REDDING | N/A | N/A | $3,396 – $86,029 | 4/10 | |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | INDIO | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | JOSHUA TREE | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 4.1/10 | |
| COAST PLAZA HOSPITAL Proprietary | NORWALK | N/A | N/A | $1,519 – $39,104 | 0.1/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN MARCOS Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN MARCOS | N/A | N/A | $12,552 – $36,015 | 4.8/10 | |
| FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN LUIS OBISPO | N/A | N/A | $27 – $23,456 | 0.1/10 | |
| UCSF MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $10,928 – $37,562 | 4.4/10 | |
| VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MADERA | N/A | N/A | $1,366 – $19,912 | 5.6/10 | |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Proprietary | SAN JOSE | N/A | N/A | $86 – $45,269 | 7.7/10 | |
| MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | LAKE ARROWHEAD | N/A | N/A | $1,489 – $13,048 | 3.7/10 | |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA BARBARA | N/A | N/A | $16,022 – $18,474 | 1.8/10 | |
| LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $1,489 – $39,407 | 4.3/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL FONTANA/ONTARIO Voluntary non-profit - Private | FONTANA | N/A | N/A | $12,552 – $36,015 | 4.8/10 | |
| MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CARMICHAEL | N/A | N/A | $1,300 – $121,072 | 4/10 | |
| MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | ARCATA | N/A | N/A | $7,500 – $57,202 | 4.6/10 | |
| DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MODESTO | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | TURLOCK | N/A | N/A | $1,519 – $32,888 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | SANTA MARIA | N/A | N/A | $1,709 – $93,692 | 4/10 | |
| PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | PALMDALE | N/A | N/A | $1,489 – $12,198 | 3.1/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH BAY Voluntary non-profit - Other | HARBOR CITY | N/A | N/A | $12,764 – $15,635 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN DIEGO | N/A | N/A | $12,552 – $36,015 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - BALDWIN PARK Voluntary non-profit - Other | BALDWIN PARK | N/A | N/A | $12,764 – $15,635 | 4.8/10 | |
| MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | N/A | N/A | $35 – $51,698 | 4/10 | |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD Proprietary | HOLLYWOOD | N/A | N/A | $3 – $39,407 | 4.3/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - DOWNEY Voluntary non-profit - Other | DOWNEY | N/A | N/A | $12,552 – $36,015 | 4.8/10 | |
| FRESNO SURGICAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | FRESNO | N/A | N/A | $1,329 – $31,618 | 5.5/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WOODLAND HILLS Voluntary non-profit - Private | WOODLAND HILLS | N/A | N/A | $12,764 – $15,635 | 4.8/10 | |
| WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | WOODLAND | N/A | N/A | $11 – $26,958 | 4.4/10 | |
| SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | SAN RAMON | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 3.1/10 | |
| UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OAKLAND Voluntary non-profit - Private | OAKLAND | N/A | N/A | $18,129 – $18,129 | 3.7/10 |
SANTA MONICA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $44,070
LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $9,484
LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $44,070
LODI, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$3,202
Cash Price
$224-93%
Negotiated Range
$435 – $3,842
HANFORD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$3,202
Cash Price
$608-81%
Negotiated Range
$801 – $16,513
REEDLEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,202
Cash Price
$608-81%
Negotiated Range
$39 – $6,404
SONORA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$3,842
Cash Price
$653-83%
Negotiated Range
$60 – $3,458
SAINT HELENA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,852
Cash Price
$728-85%
Negotiated Range
$90 – $4,367
VALLEJO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,852
Cash Price
$728-85%
Negotiated Range
$90 – $4,367
TULARE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,396
Cash Price
$835-81%
Negotiated Range
$95 – $2,771
UKIAH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,396
Cash Price
$879-80%
Negotiated Range
$60 – $3,956
GLENDALE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,174
Cash Price
$1,076-85%
Negotiated Range
$377 – $16,513
TEHACHAPI, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,396
Cash Price
$1,187-73%
Negotiated Range
$598 – $3,147
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$7,037
Cash Price
$1,267-82%
Negotiated Range
$191 – $5,841
MONTEBELLO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,037
Cash Price
$1,267-82%
Negotiated Range
$191 – $5,841
WILLITS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,122
Cash Price
$1,537-70%
Negotiated Range
$697 – $5,122
SOLVANG, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,272
Cash Price
$1,590-30%
Negotiated Range
$454 – $2,045
PASADENA, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
$2,662
Cash Price
$1,730-35%
Negotiated Range
$4,261 – $26,436
SAN ANDREAS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$4,009
Cash Price
$2,670-33%
Negotiated Range
$1,037 – $3,929
BISHOP, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$2,807
Cash Price
$2,807
OROVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,035
Cash Price
$3,018-50%
Negotiated Range
$525 – $20,691
FAIRFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,832
Cash Price
$3,832
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$6,858
Cash Price
$4,801-30%
Negotiated Range
$4,801 – $6,515
BANNING, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$28,752
Cash Price
$5,750-80%
Negotiated Range
$836 – $49,046
YREKA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$6,341
Cash Price
$6,341
Negotiated Range
$298 – $5,961
SUN VALLEY, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$7,087
Cash Price
$7,087
Negotiated Range
$3,544 – $15,247
WATSONVILLE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$16,217
Cash Price
$9,730-40%
Negotiated Range
$1,878 – $17,492
VISALIA, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$20,644
Cash Price
$11,400-45%
Negotiated Range
$5,804 – $20,436
COLUSA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$24,665
Cash Price
$14,799-40%
Negotiated Range
$4,184 – $28,022
MARINA DEL REY, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$28,381
Cash Price
$18,448-35%
Negotiated Range
$6,796 – $18,872
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$55,569
Cash Price
$19,449-65%
Negotiated Range
$2,000 – $55,569
SAN DIMAS, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$35,096
Cash Price
$21,253-39%
Negotiated Range
$2,136 – $35,096
LYNWOOD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$47,888
Cash Price
$21,253-56%
Negotiated Range
$2,136 – $43,099
SANTA CLARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$43,394
Cash Price
$22,131-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,357 – $45,865
FREMONT, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$43,394
Cash Price
$22,131-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,357 – $45,865
SAN RAFAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$43,394
Cash Price
$22,131-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,357 – $45,865
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$43,394
Cash Price
$22,131-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,357 – $45,865
SANTA CLARA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$43,394
Cash Price
$22,131-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,357 – $45,865
WALNUT CREEK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
VACAVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
VALLEJO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
SAN JOSE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
REDWOOD CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
FRESNO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
ROSEVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
MANTECA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
ANTIOCH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
SAN LEANDRO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
SANTA ROSA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$46,000
Cash Price
$23,460-49%
Negotiated Range
$15,548 – $48,690
LANCASTER, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$26,928
Cash Price
$26,928
Negotiated Range
$550 – $24,648
REDDING, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$29,400
Cash Price
$29,400
Negotiated Range
$5,814 – $31,604
ORANGE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$32,959
Cash Price
$32,959
Negotiated Range
$4,245 – $29,577
VALENCIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$32,959
Cash Price
$32,959
Negotiated Range
$4,245 – $29,577
RIDGECREST, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$77,209
Cash Price
$40,921-47%
Negotiated Range
$17,790 – $17,790
FRESNO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$79,278
Cash Price
$51,531-35%
Negotiated Range
$11 – $33,269
GREENBRAE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$88,010
Cash Price
$52,806-40%
Negotiated Range
$2,330 – $126,137
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$119,290
Cash Price
$83,503-30%
Negotiated Range
$16,581 – $18,736
DOWNEY, CA · Government - Local
List Price
$7,512
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$461 – $30,204
SYLMAR, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$7,512
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$427 – $27,183
HOLLISTER, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$23,140
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$299 – $23,140
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,709 – $73,060
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,764 – $15,635
SANTA CRUZ, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,300 – $108,644
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,519 – $32,888
RIVERSIDE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,764 – $15,635
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$60 – $61,972
ANAHEIM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,552 – $36,015
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,265 – $21,935
CORONA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,489 – $14,128
TUSTIN, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,489 – $41,474
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$60 – $61,972
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,709 – $58,319
POMONA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,027 – $12,129
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,519 – $32,888
FOLSOM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11 – $32,682
MERCED, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$50 – $55,630
STOCKTON, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,862 – $31,405
MOUNT SHASTA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,905 – $65,721
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,072 – $21,253
COLTON, CA · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,489 – $22,888
MORENO VALLEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,552 – $36,015
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,764 – $15,635
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,709 – $81,221
NORTHRIDGE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,709 – $105,364
PORTERVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,489 – $25,177
PANORAMA CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,552 – $36,015
GARDENA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,519 – $32,888
TORRANCE, CA · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$427 – $27,183
REDDING, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,396 – $86,029
INDIO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
JOSHUA TREE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
NORWALK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,519 – $39,104
SAN MARCOS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,552 – $36,015
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$27 – $23,456
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,928 – $37,562
MADERA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,366 – $19,912
SAN JOSE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$86 – $45,269
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,489 – $13,048
SANTA BARBARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$16,022 – $18,474
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,489 – $39,407
FONTANA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,552 – $36,015
CARMICHAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,300 – $121,072
ARCATA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,500 – $57,202
MODESTO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
TURLOCK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,519 – $32,888
SANTA MARIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,709 – $93,692
PALMDALE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,489 – $12,198
HARBOR CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,764 – $15,635
SAN DIEGO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,552 – $36,015
BALDWIN PARK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,764 – $15,635
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$35 – $51,698
HOLLYWOOD, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3 – $39,407
DOWNEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,552 – $36,015
FRESNO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,329 – $31,618
WOODLAND HILLS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,764 – $15,635
WOODLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11 – $26,958
SAN RAMON, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$18,129 – $18,129
Knee Replacement Surgery Cost by City in California
Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Other States
What Affects Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in California
If you're researching knee replacement surgery costs in California, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for knee replacement surgery in California are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 122 hospitals in California, knee replacement surgery prices range from $0 to $119,290 — a 119290.0x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in California
Knee replacement surgery in California can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.
Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in California
If you're paying out of pocket for knee replacement surgery in California, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In California, the average cash price for knee replacement surgery is $16,084, which is 43% lower than the average list price of $28,015. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in California
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Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.
Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.