Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Virginia (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Knee Replacement Surgery costs $31,468 on average without insurance in Virginia, based on actual CMS data from 32 hospitals. Prices range from $0 to $98,904 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
32 hospitals in Virginia report pricing for knee replacement surgery. The average cash price is $31,468.
32
in Virginia
$54,845
gross charge
$31,468
43% below list price
$0 – $98,904
9890402.0x spread
Hospital Prices in Virginia
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCU HEALTH TAPPAHANNOCK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TAPPAHANNOCK | $0 | $0 | $12,285 – $14,476 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALS Government - Hospital District or Authority | RICHMOND | $0 | $0 | $12,285 – $14,476 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER Government - State | CHARLOTTESVILLE | $0 | $0 | $12,285 – $14,476 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | SOUTH HILL | $0 | $0 | $12,285 – $14,757 | 0.1/10 | |
| UVA HEALTH CULPEPER MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CULPEPER | $58,264 | $29,132-50% | $1,300 – $42,344 | 0.1/10 | |
| RAPPAHANNOCK GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | KILMARNOCK | $51,796 | $31,078-40% | $16,008 – $45,684 | 0.1/10 | |
| NOVANT PRINCE WILLIAM MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANASSAS | $69,210 | $34,605-50% | $1,274 – $41,074 | 0.1/10 | |
| UVA HEALTH HAYMARKET MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | HAYMARKET | $74,072 | $37,036-50% | $1,274 – $37,130 | 0.1/10 | |
| BON SECOURS SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | PETERSBURG | $77,377 | $46,426-40% | $12,286 – $154,755 | 0.1/10 | |
| BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PORTSMOUTH | $81,915 | $49,149-40% | $12,286 – $81,915 | 0.1/10 | |
| BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | MECHANICSVILLE | $82,911 | $49,747-40% | $12,550 – $60,864 | 0.1/10 | |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | MIDLOTHIAN | $85,347 | $51,208-40% | $12,286 – $87,177 | 0.1/10 | |
| BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RICHMOND | $88,041 | $52,825-40% | $12,550 – $88,041 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEWPORT NEWS | $98,904 | $59,342-40% | $12,286 – $71,181 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | FREDERICKSBURG | N/A | N/A | $2,550 – $45,094 | 0.1/10 | |
| INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $11,566 – $46,977 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEWPORT NEWS | N/A | N/A | $10,595 – $47,492 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOMINION HOSPITAL Proprietary | FALLS CHURCH | N/A | N/A | $12,000 – $28,112 | 0.1/10 | |
| INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | FAIRFAX | N/A | N/A | $11,566 – $46,977 | 0.1/10 | |
| CJW MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | RICHMOND | N/A | N/A | $1,995 – $41,240 | 0.1/10 | |
| INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FALLS CHURCH | N/A | N/A | $11,566 – $46,977 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVERSIDE WALTER REED HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GLOUCESTER | N/A | N/A | $10,595 – $48,757 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVERSIDE SHORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ONANCOCK | N/A | N/A | $10,595 – $50,927 | 0.1/10 | |
| HENRICO DOCTORS' HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | RICHMOND | N/A | N/A | $1,995 – $41,240 | 0.1/10 | |
| INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $11,566 – $46,977 | 0.1/10 | |
| JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | HOPEWELL | N/A | N/A | $1,995 – $41,240 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FREDERICKSBURG | N/A | N/A | $10,939 – $29,673 | 0.1/10 | |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL ALLEGHANY Proprietary | LOW MOOR | N/A | N/A | $62 – $37,345 | 0.1/10 | |
| INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LEESBURG | N/A | N/A | $11,566 – $46,977 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVERSIDE DOCTORS' HOSPITAL OF WILLIAMSBURG Voluntary non-profit - Private | WILLIAMSBURG | N/A | N/A | $10,595 – $43,236 | 0.1/10 | |
| VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | ARLINGTON | N/A | N/A | $3,630 – $25,396 | 0.1/10 | |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL PULASKI Proprietary | PULASKI | N/A | N/A | $2,550 – $45,094 | 0.1/10 |
TAPPAHANNOCK, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$12,285 – $14,476
RICHMOND, VA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$12,285 – $14,476
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA · Government - State
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$12,285 – $14,476
SOUTH HILL, VA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$12,285 – $14,757
CULPEPER, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$58,264
Cash Price
$29,132-50%
Negotiated Range
$1,300 – $42,344
KILMARNOCK, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$51,796
Cash Price
$31,078-40%
Negotiated Range
$16,008 – $45,684
MANASSAS, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$69,210
Cash Price
$34,605-50%
Negotiated Range
$1,274 – $41,074
HAYMARKET, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$74,072
Cash Price
$37,036-50%
Negotiated Range
$1,274 – $37,130
PETERSBURG, VA · Proprietary
List Price
$77,377
Cash Price
$46,426-40%
Negotiated Range
$12,286 – $154,755
PORTSMOUTH, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$81,915
Cash Price
$49,149-40%
Negotiated Range
$12,286 – $81,915
MECHANICSVILLE, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$82,911
Cash Price
$49,747-40%
Negotiated Range
$12,550 – $60,864
MIDLOTHIAN, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$85,347
Cash Price
$51,208-40%
Negotiated Range
$12,286 – $87,177
RICHMOND, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$88,041
Cash Price
$52,825-40%
Negotiated Range
$12,550 – $88,041
NEWPORT NEWS, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$98,904
Cash Price
$59,342-40%
Negotiated Range
$12,286 – $71,181
FREDERICKSBURG, VA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,550 – $45,094
ALEXANDRIA, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,566 – $46,977
NEWPORT NEWS, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,595 – $47,492
FALLS CHURCH, VA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$12,000 – $28,112
FAIRFAX, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,566 – $46,977
RICHMOND, VA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,995 – $41,240
FALLS CHURCH, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,566 – $46,977
GLOUCESTER, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,595 – $48,757
ONANCOCK, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,595 – $50,927
RICHMOND, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,995 – $41,240
ALEXANDRIA, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,566 – $46,977
HOPEWELL, VA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,995 – $41,240
FREDERICKSBURG, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,939 – $29,673
LOW MOOR, VA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$62 – $37,345
LEESBURG, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,566 – $46,977
WILLIAMSBURG, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$10,595 – $43,236
ARLINGTON, VA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,630 – $25,396
PULASKI, VA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,550 – $45,094
Knee Replacement Surgery Cost by City in Virginia
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What Affects Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Virginia
Hospital charges for knee replacement surgery in Virginia vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For knee replacement surgery in Virginia, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 32 hospitals in Virginia, knee replacement surgery prices range from $0 to $98,904 — a 98904.0x 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 Virginia
The setting where knee replacement surgery is performed in Virginia significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Virginia
If you're paying out of pocket for knee replacement surgery in Virginia, 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 Virginia, the average cash price for knee replacement surgery is $31,468, which is 43% lower than the average list price of $54,845. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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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.