How much does Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) cost in reno?
CPT 27447 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for reno.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $3,151negotiated | 0.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $3,685negotiated | 0.3× | — |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) | Hospital | $6,130cash | 0.5× | — |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $8,820cash | 0.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $13,964cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) | Hospital | $14,030cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $14,229negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $14,429negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
What should 27447 cost in reno?
For Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) (CPT 27447) in reno, a fair self-pay price is around $13,964, with hospitals ranging from $4,296 to $14,179 across 8 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $12,867, the floor to negotiate toward. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) cost in reno?
A fair self-pay price for Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) (CPT 27447) in reno is around $13,964, with hospital prices ranging from $4,296 to $14,179 across 8 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 27447?
Medicare pays about $12,867 for Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) (CPT 27447). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of Total knee replacement (arthroplasty)?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.