How Much Does a Total Hip Replacement Cost in 2026?

Real prices from hospital transparency data. Updated March 2026.

Low End (10th %ile)
$835
Cash/negotiated rate
Typical (Median)
$15,248
Most common range
High End (90th %ile)
$21,390
Before negotiation
Medicare Reference
$1,275
National reference
Price spread for CPT 27130: Hospital pricing ranges from $835 to $21,390. Compared with Medicare ($1,275), this is roughly 1x-17x.

What Is a Total Hip Replacement?

Total hip replacement replaces a damaged joint with an implant to reduce pain and improve mobility.

When Is It Ordered?

Doctors commonly order this for advanced hip arthritis, fracture, avascular necrosis, and severe functional limitation.

How Long Does It Take?

1-2 hours surgery, 1-3 day stay.

How to Prepare

Pre-op testing and rehab planning are standard.

Price Comparison: Hospital Data vs Medicare

$1,275
Medicare reference
$15,248
Median hospital price
$21,390
High-end hospital price
$37,771
Gross charge reference

How to Save on a Hip Replacement

Potential savings: thousands of dollars by getting multiple bundled quotes.
  1. Ask for a written all-in estimate including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility.
  2. Compare hospitals with ambulatory surgery centers when appropriate.
  3. Negotiate before service while you still have price leverage.

Hospital Prices for CPT 27130

Table below shows a sample of hospitals with reported prices for this procedure.

HospitalCityStateCash PriceNegotiatedGross Charge
BRISTOL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED BRISTOL CT $21 N/A $1,301
ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL CEDAR RAPIDS IA N/A N/A $40
ST JOHNS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AND NURSING CENTER INC LAUDERDALE LAKES FL $98 $1,174 $98
BBH BMC LLC BIRMINGHAM AL $116 $110 $609
HC PARTNERSHIP BIRMINGHAM AL $116 $110 $609
JFK MEDICAL CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ATLANTIS FL $122 N/A $16,874
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES OF RANCHO SPRINGS INC MURRIETA CA N/A $130 N/A
PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2 SKAGIT COUNTY WASHINGTON ANACORTES WA N/A $149 $765
PASADENA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, LTD. PASADENA CA $161 N/A $1,400
BANNER HEALTH FORT COLLINS CO N/A $170 $14,450
DIGNITY HEALTH SANTA MARIA CA N/A $170 $14,450
PROSPECT ROCKVILLE HOSPITAL INC VERNON CT N/A $170 $14,450
EL CAMINO HOSPITAL MOUNTAIN VIEW CA $313 N/A $25,517
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR-LOS ANGELES (MLK-LA) HEALTHCARE CORPORATION LOS ANGELES CA $316 N/A $26,012
PLACENTIA LINDA HOSPITAL, INC. PLACENTIA CA $316 N/A $26,012
MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL GREENBRAE CA $345 N/A $21
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS OAKLAND CA $428 N/A $1,202
WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON IN $435 $2,400 $621
7173 NORTH SHARON AVENUE OPERATING COMPANY, LLC FRESNO CA $503 N/A $29,796
BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC BAKERSFIELD CA $503 N/A $29,796
CHHP HOLDINGS II, LLC HUNTINGTON PARK CA $503 N/A $503
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS RIVERSIDE CA $503 N/A $29,796
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER PLACERVILLE CA $503 N/A $12,131
PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES - ST FRANCIS LLC LYNWOOD CA $503 N/A $29,796
UHS OF TUCSON LLC TUCSON AZ $503 N/A $29,796
PALMS WEST HOSPITAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP LOXAHATCHEE FL $530 N/A $2,305
CROUSE HEALTH HOSPITAL INC SYRACUSE NY $630 $286 $630
INDIANA BEHAVIORAL INNOVATIONS LLC PLAINFIELD IN $654 N/A $24,140
SILVER OAKS BEHAVIORAL, LLC NEW LENOX IL $679 $523 $679
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS LOS ANGELES CA $703 N/A $24,050
PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES - ENCINO LLC ENCINO CA $703 N/A $24,050
PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES - MONTCLAIR LLC MONTCLAIR CA $778 N/A $26,012
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC HOLLYWOOD CA $778 N/A $26,012
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC DOVER DE $834 $1,208 N/A
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC MILFORD DE $834 $1,208 N/A
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS SAN LEANDRO CA $835 N/A $14,000
APOLLO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL LLC BATON ROUGE LA N/A $853 N/A
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC HARLAN KY N/A $853 N/A
STONEBRIDGE HEALTH SYSTEMS LLC CAMERON LA N/A $853 N/A
UNITED HEALTHCARE OF HARDIN INC RADCLIFF KY N/A $853 N/A
AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER LLC DALY CITY CA $870 N/A $29,796
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS HARBOR CITY CA $870 N/A $29,796
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS LOS ANGELES CA $870 N/A $12,131
PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES - SHASTA LLC REDDING CA $870 N/A $12,131
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. MANCHESTER KY N/A $885 N/A
REID HOSPITAL & HEALTH CARE SERVICES INC RICHMOND IN N/A $885 N/A
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC LOUISVILLE KY N/A $885 N/A
THE MARY LANNING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION HASTINGS NE $935 $1,048 $1,039
AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERS LLC AIKEN SC N/A $938 N/A
HOLLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOLLAND MI $942 $1,204 $1,570
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M D ANDERSON CANCER CENTER HOUSTON TX N/A $944 $13,029
AGH MESA LLC MESA AZ $945 N/A $33,000
BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUS LLC TUCSON AZ $945 N/A $33,000
PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ROLLA MO $985 $1,260 $1,094
UHS OF TEXOMA INC DENISON TX N/A $1,013 N/A
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO LAREDO TX N/A $1,013 N/A
FORT DUNCAN MEDICAL CENTER, L.P. EAGLE PASS TX N/A $1,013 N/A
EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL LAKE PROVIDENCE LA $1,025 $1,094 $1,367
PRIME HEALTHCARE LA PALMA LLC LA PALMA CA $1,063 N/A $27,619
ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM-SUNBELT INC SEBRING FL $1,179 N/A $2,947
TRI-CITY HOSPITAL OCEANSIDE CA N/A $1,181 $2,887
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS MANTECA CA $1,292 $1,224 $6,799
PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES - GARDEN GROVE LLC GARDEN GROVE CA $1,292 $1,224 $6,799
GALENCARE, INC. SAINT PETERSBURG FL N/A $1,295 N/A
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL INC LAWRENCEVILLE GA N/A $1,295 N/A
PAULDING MEDICAL CENTER, INC. HIRAM GA N/A $1,295 N/A
SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL INC SARASOTA FL N/A $1,295 N/A
SPARKS FAMILY HOSPITAL INC SPARKS NV N/A $1,295 N/A
DEACONESS WOMENS HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN INDIANA LLC NEWBURGH IN N/A $1,405 N/A
FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER FAYETTE AL $1,408 $326 $2,346
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, LLC LUVERNE AL $1,408 $326 $2,346
MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION MOBILE AL N/A $1,428 N/A
FRESNO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER FRESNO CA $1,430 N/A $32,910
ST. CLAIRE MEDICAL CENTER INC MOREHEAD KY $1,430 $1,174 $1,907
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LEXINGTON KY $1,453 N/A $1,453

State-by-State Pricing for Hip Replacement

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Hip Replacement cost without insurance?

Based on published hospital data, Hip Replacement prices typically range from $835 to $21,390. Always ask for the self-pay or cash rate before scheduling.

Why do Hip Replacement prices vary so much by hospital?

Hospitals negotiate different payer contracts, apply different facility fees, and use different chargemaster pricing strategies. That creates large price gaps for the same CPT code.

What does Medicare pay for CPT 27130?

In this dataset, the Medicare facility reference is $1,275 for CPT 27130.

How can I lower my Hip Replacement bill?

Compare multiple facilities, ask for the cash price up front, and request a written estimate with all facility and professional fees.

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