Knee Replacement Cost in Los Angeles, CA
Surgery that replaces a worn-out knee joint with an artificial implant to relieve pain and restore movement.
Prices range from $2,495 to $15,635 across 10 hospitals; the median is $4,360 — choosing wisely can save $13,140.
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Area median: $15,945 across 23 hospitals (CA)
Sources disagree on 1 price. The hospital and the insurer reported different amounts for the same care, so the shown price may not be what you pay. Ask for a Good Faith Estimate before you go.
Cash Price
$2,495
Negotiated Range
From $366
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$4,989
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$2,958
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$1,145 – $6,499
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$4,482
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$4,360
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$1,178 – $4,360
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$4,360
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$6,130
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$6,130
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From $90
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$1,489 – $12,198
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$1,489 – $14,128
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$7,512
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$2,670 – $20,436
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$12,764 – $15,635
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| Insurer Rate | Rating | Fair Price | ||||
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Stanford, CA | $2,495 | From $366n=16 payers | -- | $4,989 | CMS | -- |
Fort Bragg, CA | $2,958 | $1,145 – $6,499n=9 payers | -- | $4,482 | -- | -- |
Salinas, CA | $4,360 | $1,178 – $4,360n=8 payers | -- | $4,360 | CMS | Good price |
Truckee, CA | $6,130 | No datan=14 payers | -- | $6,130 | -- | Good price |
Murrieta, CA | N/A | From $90n=7 payers | -- | N/A | CMS | -- |
Palmdale, CA | N/A | $1,489 – $12,198n=6 payers | -- | N/A | CMS | Good price |
Corona, CA | N/A | $1,489 – $14,128n=7 payers | -- | N/A | CMS | Good price |
Los Angeles, CA | N/A | No data | -- | $7,512 | CMS | Good price |
Glendale, CA | N/A | $2,670 – $20,436n=14 payers | -- | N/A | -- | Fair price |
Fontana, CA | N/A | $12,764 – $15,635n=1 payers | -- | N/A | -- | Above avg |
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.
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.