Price ShopperLook up your ZIP · Joint replacement atlasHow much does elbow replacement cost?
Total elbow replacement. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Total elbow replacement.
Every bill for the whole procedure: facility, surgeon, anesthesia and the care around it
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Questions
How much does elbow replacement cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for elbow replacement is $15,054 at surgery center; $19,214 at hospital outpatient; $21,471 at hospital stay. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is elbow replacement cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($15,054) rather than hospital stay ($21,471), about $6,417 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.