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CPT 27447Chicago, ILPrices as of 2026-06-10

Knee Replacement Cost in Chicago, IL

Surgery that replaces a worn-out knee joint with an artificial implant to relieve pain and restore movement.

Prices range from $3,390 to $33,736 across 7 hospitals; the median is $16,436 — choosing wisely can save $30,345.

Total Knee Arthroplasty

Area median: $16,436 across 7 hospitals (IL)

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Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

Morris, IL

CMS
Good price

Cash Price

$3,390

Negotiated Range

No data

n=10 payers

Insurer Rate

N/A

Gross

$12,519

Best price

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Fayette County Hospital

Vandalia, IL

Fair price

Cash Price

$5,408

Negotiated Range

$1,201 – $5,408

n=8 payers

Insurer Rate

N/A

Gross

$5,408

FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE, INC. dba FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA FIELDS

Crawford Ave Olympia Fields, IL

Above avg

Cash Price

$16,436

Negotiated Range

$6,907

n=3 payers

Insurer Rate

N/A

Gross

$82,178

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

Melrose Park, IL

Above avg

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$9,279 – $16,766

n=9 payers

Insurer Rate

N/A

Gross

N/A

Advocate Childrens Hospital Park Ridge

Park Ridge, IL

Above avg

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$19,448 – $47,462

n=5 payers

Insurer Rate

N/A

Gross

N/A

Advocate Childrens Hospital Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn, IL

Above avg

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$19,448 – $47,462

n=5 payers

Insurer Rate

N/A

Gross

N/A

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Oak Lawn, IL

Above avg

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$23,532 – $46,531

n=5 payers

Insurer Rate

N/A

Gross

N/A

What affects the price of knee replacement?

Surgery that replaces a worn-out knee joint with an artificial implant to relieve pain and restore movement.

  • How you pay: cash (self-pay) prices are often lower than insurer-negotiated rates, and the hospital's gross "list price" is rarely what anyone actually pays.
  • Your insurance plan: each insurer negotiates its own rate with each hospital, so the same procedure can vary by thousands of dollars across plans.
  • Where it's done: hospital outpatient departments usually charge more than independent imaging centers or ambulatory surgery centers.
  • Extra services: anesthesia, pathology, facility fees, and physician fees may be billed separately from the listed procedure price.
  • Complexity: complications or additional findings during the procedure can change the final bill.
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Prices shown are from hospital-published price transparency data. Your actual cost may vary based on your specific insurance plan, treatment complexity, and other factors. This page is not medical or billing advice.