Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Pennsylvania (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
The average knee replacement cost in Pennsylvania is $16,954 without insurance across 81 reporting hospitals. Published list prices in Pennsylvania range from $59 to $137,590. For example, among hospitals in our comparison table, DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL (DOYLESTOWN) lists about $59 while WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL (YORK) lists about $111,972. Ambulatory surgery centers in Pennsylvania often publish lower cash rates than hospital outpatient departments for the same CPT code when clinically appropriate.
Knee Replacement Surgery costs $16,954 on average without insurance in Pennsylvania, based on actual CMS data from 81 hospitals. Prices range from $59 to $137,590 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
81 hospitals in Pennsylvania report pricing for knee replacement surgery. The average cash price is $16,954.
81
in Pennsylvania
$31,105
gross charge
$16,954
45% below list price
$59 – $137,590
2338.0x spread
Hospital Prices in Pennsylvania
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DOYLESTOWN | $59 | $59 | $16 – $23,760 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ERIE | $3,613 | $795-78% | $104 – $29,234 | 0.1/10 | |
| FORBES HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONROEVILLE | $3,613 | $795-78% | $104 – $29,234 | 0.1/10 | |
| GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | GROVE CITY | $3,613 | $795-78% | $104 – $29,234 | 0.1/10 | |
| CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CANONSBURG | $3,613 | $795-78% | $104 – $29,234 | 0.1/10 | |
| JEFFERSON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | JEFFERSON HILLS | $3,613 | $795-78% | $104 – $29,234 | 0.1/10 | |
| TITUSVILLE AREA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TITUSVILLE | $3,134 | $1,880-40% | $5 – $2,045 | 0.1/10 | |
| JEFFERSON ABINGTON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ABINGTON | $8,400 | $2,092-75% | $220 – $21,315 | 0.1/10 | |
| OSS ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL Proprietary | YORK | $6,000 | $3,000-50% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC COLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | COUDERSPORT | $5,453 | $3,272-40% | $506 – $14,888 | 0.1/10 | |
| WARREN GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WARREN | $11,443 | $5,721-50% | $1,030 – $35,878 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | UNIONTOWN | $15,254 | $7,627-50% | $172 – $27,626 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST CLAIR HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PITTSBURGH | $36,749 | $9,117-75% | $854 – $41,037 | 0.1/10 | |
| SUBURBAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORRISTOWN | $13,113 | $13,125 | $1,582 – $13,113 | 0.1/10 | |
| ROXBOROUGH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | PHILADELPHIA | $13,113 | $13,125 | $1,582 – $13,113 | 0.1/10 | |
| JEFFERSON EINSTEIN MONTGOMERY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EAST NORRITON | N/A | $15,086 | $1,009 – $51,910 | 0.1/10 | |
| JEFFERSON EINSTEIN PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | PHILADELPHIA | N/A | $15,086 | $1,009 – $51,910 | 0.1/10 | |
| SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF READING Physician | WYOMISSING | $48,654 | $18,059-63% | $1,530 – $40,383 | 0.1/10 | |
| PHYSICIANS CARE SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician | ROYERSFORD | $38,314 | $18,569-52% | $900 – $49,247 | 0.1/10 | |
| WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HONESDALE | $27,718 | $19,403-30% | $11,087 – $23,646 | 0.1/10 | |
| PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | ENOLA | $83,634 | $26,320-69% | $10,666 – $66,907 | 0.1/10 | |
| REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF SCRANTON Proprietary | SCRANTON | $108,883 | $29,398-73% | $815 – $108,883 | 0.1/10 | |
| WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | WILKES-BARRE | $137,590 | $33,022-76% | $815 – $137,590 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LANGHORNE | $59,094 | $38,411-35% | $28 – $13,499 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER- MERCY FITZGERALD Voluntary non-profit - Private | DARBY | $80,736 | $52,479-35% | $75 – $31,696 | 0.1/10 | |
| WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | YORK | N/A | $111,972 | $970 – $77,660 | 0.1/10 | |
| SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET Voluntary non-profit - Private | POTTSVILLE | N/A | N/A | $885 – $74,110 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - MONROE CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private | STROUDSBURG | N/A | N/A | $13,173 – $31,939 | 0.1/10 | |
| WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LEWISBURG | N/A | N/A | $854 – $52,799 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC WILLIAMSPORT Voluntary non-profit - Private | WILLIAMSPORT | N/A | N/A | $993 – $13,248 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC KANE Voluntary non-profit - Private | KANE | N/A | N/A | $5,410 – $23,863 | 0.1/10 | |
| LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - MACUNGIE Proprietary | MACUNGIE | N/A | N/A | $970 – $76,392 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - CARBON CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private | LEHIGHTON | N/A | N/A | $12,807 – $35,971 | 0.1/10 | |
| PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON Voluntary non-profit - Private | HUNTINGDON | N/A | N/A | $745 – $745 | 0.1/10 | |
| PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | CONNELLSVILLE | N/A | N/A | $184 – $23,665 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | YORK | N/A | N/A | $1,017 – $43,482 | 0.1/10 | |
| PENN HIGHLANDS ELK Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAINT MARYS | N/A | N/A | $745 – $745 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC NORTHWEST Voluntary non-profit - Other | SENECA | N/A | N/A | $5,734 – $16,375 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE Voluntary non-profit - Private | PITTSBURGH | N/A | N/A | $931 – $23,215 | 0.1/10 | |
| PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS Voluntary non-profit - Private | DUBOIS | N/A | N/A | $745 – $745 | 0.1/10 | |
| GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GETTYSBURG | N/A | N/A | $970 – $76,991 | 0.1/10 | |
| LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - HAZLETON Voluntary non-profit - Other | HAZLETON | N/A | N/A | $892 – $74,110 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM Voluntary non-profit - Private | BETHLEHEM | N/A | N/A | $13,173 – $42,742 | 0.1/10 | |
| JEFFERSON LANSDALE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LANSDALE | N/A | N/A | $954 – $21,315 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC HORIZON Voluntary non-profit - Private | GREENVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,542 – $23,019 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLARION HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLARION | N/A | N/A | $1,100 – $29,089 | 0.1/10 | |
| WELLSPAN EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | EPHRATA | N/A | N/A | $970 – $56,985 | 0.1/10 | |
| PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONONGAHELA | N/A | N/A | $182 – $28,041 | 0.1/10 | |
| PENN HIGHLANDS BROOKVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | BROOKVILLE | N/A | N/A | $745 – $745 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | MEADOWBROOK | N/A | N/A | $282 – $25,544 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC HAMOT Voluntary non-profit - Private | ERIE | N/A | N/A | $2,665 – $22,327 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC EAST Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONROEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,691 – $19,880 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - EASTON CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private | EASTON | N/A | N/A | $12,807 – $58,259 | 0.1/10 | |
| JEFFERSON HEALTH- NORTHEAST Voluntary non-profit - Private | PHILADELPHIA | N/A | N/A | $1,009 – $21,098 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | STATE COLLEGE | N/A | N/A | $15,009 – $57,449 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC PASSAVANT Voluntary non-profit - Private | PITTSBURGH | N/A | N/A | $1,069 – $19,651 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC CARLISLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | CARLISLE | N/A | N/A | $1,017 – $38,466 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC PINNACLE HOSPITALS Voluntary non-profit - Private | HARRISBURG | N/A | N/A | $1,069 – $19,651 | 0.1/10 | |
| LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALLENTOWN | N/A | N/A | $854 – $78,270 | 0.1/10 | |
| PAOLI HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PAOLI | N/A | N/A | $5,707 – $16,487 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Other | PITTSBURGH | N/A | N/A | $2,691 – $19,553 | 0.1/10 | |
| WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | YORK | N/A | N/A | $970 – $62,054 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC GREENE Voluntary non-profit - Private | WAYNESBURG | N/A | N/A | $9,814 – $26,374 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MEDIA | N/A | N/A | $5,150 – $16,487 | 0.1/10 | |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PHILADELPHIA | N/A | N/A | $1,009 – $27,583 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC HANOVER Voluntary non-profit - Private | HANOVER | N/A | N/A | $1,017 – $43,721 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private | EASTON | N/A | N/A | $13,056 – $41,371 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC SOMERSET Voluntary non-profit - Private | SOMERSET | N/A | N/A | $892 – $23,028 | 0.1/10 | |
| GEISINGER ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ORWIGSBURG | N/A | N/A | $12,809 – $37,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC LITITZ Voluntary non-profit - Other | LITITZ | N/A | N/A | $1,017 – $38,871 | 0.1/10 | |
| INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITA Voluntary non-profit - Private | BUTLER | N/A | N/A | $40 – $31,745 | 0.1/10 | |
| LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - POCONO Voluntary non-profit - Private | EAST STROUDSBURG | N/A | N/A | $854 – $78,270 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | COALDALE | N/A | N/A | $12,883 – $35,592 | 0.1/10 | |
| PENN HIGHLANDS TYRONE Voluntary non-profit - Private | TYRONE | N/A | N/A | $745 – $745 | 0.1/10 | |
| LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - DICKSON CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | DICKSON CITY | N/A | N/A | $854 – $72,183 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC MERCY Voluntary non-profit - Private | PITTSBURGH | N/A | N/A | $2,665 – $20,888 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC WELLSBORO Voluntary non-profit - Private | WELLSBORO | N/A | N/A | $993 – $5,732 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC ST MARGARET Voluntary non-profit - Private | PITTSBURGH | N/A | N/A | $2,691 – $19,869 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - GRAND VIEW CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Other | SELLERSVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,401 – $33,283 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAIN LINE HOSPITAL LANKENAU Voluntary non-profit - Private | WYNNEWOOD | N/A | N/A | $6,019 – $16,627 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPMC ALTOONA Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALTOONA | N/A | N/A | $2,665 – $14,888 | 0.1/10 |
DOYLESTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$59
Cash Price
$59
Negotiated Range
$16 – $23,760
ERIE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,613
Cash Price
$795-78%
Negotiated Range
$104 – $29,234
MONROEVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,613
Cash Price
$795-78%
Negotiated Range
$104 – $29,234
GROVE CITY, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,613
Cash Price
$795-78%
Negotiated Range
$104 – $29,234
CANONSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,613
Cash Price
$795-78%
Negotiated Range
$104 – $29,234
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,613
Cash Price
$795-78%
Negotiated Range
$104 – $29,234
TITUSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,134
Cash Price
$1,880-40%
Negotiated Range
$5 – $2,045
ABINGTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,400
Cash Price
$2,092-75%
Negotiated Range
$220 – $21,315
YORK, PA · Proprietary
List Price
$6,000
Cash Price
$3,000-50%
COUDERSPORT, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,453
Cash Price
$3,272-40%
Negotiated Range
$506 – $14,888
WARREN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$11,443
Cash Price
$5,721-50%
Negotiated Range
$1,030 – $35,878
UNIONTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,254
Cash Price
$7,627-50%
Negotiated Range
$172 – $27,626
PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$36,749
Cash Price
$9,117-75%
Negotiated Range
$854 – $41,037
NORRISTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$13,113
Cash Price
$13,125
Negotiated Range
$1,582 – $13,113
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Proprietary
List Price
$13,113
Cash Price
$13,125
Negotiated Range
$1,582 – $13,113
EAST NORRITON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$15,086
Negotiated Range
$1,009 – $51,910
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$15,086
Negotiated Range
$1,009 – $51,910
WYOMISSING, PA · Physician
List Price
$48,654
Cash Price
$18,059-63%
Negotiated Range
$1,530 – $40,383
ROYERSFORD, PA · Physician
List Price
$38,314
Cash Price
$18,569-52%
Negotiated Range
$900 – $49,247
HONESDALE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,718
Cash Price
$19,403-30%
Negotiated Range
$11,087 – $23,646
ENOLA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$83,634
Cash Price
$26,320-69%
Negotiated Range
$10,666 – $66,907
SCRANTON, PA · Proprietary
List Price
$108,883
Cash Price
$29,398-73%
Negotiated Range
$815 – $108,883
WILKES-BARRE, PA · Proprietary
List Price
$137,590
Cash Price
$33,022-76%
Negotiated Range
$815 – $137,590
LANGHORNE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$59,094
Cash Price
$38,411-35%
Negotiated Range
$28 – $13,499
DARBY, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$80,736
Cash Price
$52,479-35%
Negotiated Range
$75 – $31,696
YORK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$111,972
Negotiated Range
$970 – $77,660
POTTSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$885 – $74,110
STROUDSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$13,173 – $31,939
LEWISBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$854 – $52,799
WILLIAMSPORT, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$993 – $13,248
KANE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,410 – $23,863
MACUNGIE, PA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$970 – $76,392
LEHIGHTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,807 – $35,971
HUNTINGDON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$745 – $745
CONNELLSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$184 – $23,665
YORK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,017 – $43,482
SAINT MARYS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$745 – $745
SENECA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,734 – $16,375
PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$931 – $23,215
DUBOIS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$745 – $745
GETTYSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$970 – $76,991
HAZLETON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$892 – $74,110
BETHLEHEM, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$13,173 – $42,742
LANSDALE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$954 – $21,315
GREENVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,542 – $23,019
CLARION, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,100 – $29,089
EPHRATA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$970 – $56,985
MONONGAHELA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$182 – $28,041
BROOKVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$745 – $745
MEADOWBROOK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$282 – $25,544
ERIE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,665 – $22,327
MONROEVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,691 – $19,880
EASTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,807 – $58,259
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,009 – $21,098
STATE COLLEGE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$15,009 – $57,449
PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,069 – $19,651
CARLISLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,017 – $38,466
HARRISBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,069 – $19,651
ALLENTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$854 – $78,270
PAOLI, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,707 – $16,487
PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,691 – $19,553
YORK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$970 – $62,054
WAYNESBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,814 – $26,374
MEDIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,150 – $16,487
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,009 – $27,583
HANOVER, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,017 – $43,721
EASTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$13,056 – $41,371
SOMERSET, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$892 – $23,028
ORWIGSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,809 – $37,060
LITITZ, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,017 – $38,871
BUTLER, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$40 – $31,745
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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$854 – $78,270
COALDALE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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$12,883 – $35,592
TYRONE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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Negotiated Range
$745 – $745
DICKSON CITY, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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Negotiated Range
$854 – $72,183
PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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$2,665 – $20,888
WELLSBORO, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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Negotiated Range
$993 – $5,732
PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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$2,691 – $19,869
SELLERSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
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Negotiated Range
$1,401 – $33,283
WYNNEWOOD, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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Negotiated Range
$6,019 – $16,627
ALTOONA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
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N/A
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N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,665 – $14,888
Knee Replacement Surgery Cost by City in Pennsylvania
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What Affects Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Pennsylvania
The cost of knee replacement surgery in Pennsylvania depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.
The total cost of knee replacement surgery includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.
Based on data from 81 hospitals in Pennsylvania, knee replacement surgery prices range from $59 to $137,590 — a 2338.0x 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 Pennsylvania
Knee replacement surgery in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access knee replacement surgery at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Pennsylvania offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Pennsylvania, the average cash price for knee replacement surgery is $16,954, which is 45% lower than the average list price of $31,105. 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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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.