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Only one worn compartment of the knee is resurfaced (unicompartmental knee replacement). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Only one worn compartment of the knee is resurfaced (unicompartmental knee replacement).
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How much does partial knee replacement cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for partial knee replacement is $10,261 at surgery center; $14,164 at hospital outpatient; $15,084 at hospital stay. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is partial knee replacement cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($10,261) rather than hospital stay ($15,084), about $4,822 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.