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Knee replacement in California: what it costs

What Medicare pays for a knee replacement in California in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$13,369
$12,565–$14,173 across California
Hospital outpatient
$18,940
$17,658–$20,222 across California
Hospital stay
$20,654
$19,172–$22,136 across California

Total knee replacement. The full Price Atlas covers this hospital by hospital.

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Questions

How much does a knee replacement cost in California?

Medicare's 2026 price for a knee replacement in California is $12,565–$14,173 at surgery center; $17,658–$20,222 at hospital outpatient; $19,172–$22,136 at hospital stay, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is a knee replacement cheapest in California?

At surgery center, from $12,565. Hospital stay runs up to $22,136 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

Enter your ZIP code in the Price Shopper to see your local Medicare price in each setting, hospitals near you, and what you might owe with Medicare, employer insurance or paying yourself.