How much does major hip/knee joint replacement, inpatient, w/ MCC cost in Tucson, AZ?
CPT 469 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Tucson, AZ.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) lowest | Hospital | $25,597negotiated | 1.2× | hip/knee complications 5.3% |
| Tucson Medical Center | Hospital | $25,901negotiated | 1.2× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Northwest Medical Center Houghton (Tucson) | Hospital | $25,903negotiated | 1.2× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) | Hospital | $26,561negotiated | 1.2× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $38,186cash | 1.7× | — |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $43,579cash | 2.0× | — |
What should 469 cost in Tucson, AZ?
For major hip/knee joint replacement, inpatient, w/ MCC (CPT 469) in Tucson, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $26,232, with hospitals ranging from $25,825 to $39,534 across 6 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $22,072, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does major hip/knee joint replacement, inpatient, w/ MCC cost in Tucson, AZ?
A fair self-pay price for major hip/knee joint replacement, inpatient, w/ MCC (CPT 469) in Tucson, AZ is around $26,232, with hospital prices ranging from $25,825 to $39,534 across 6 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 469?
Medicare pays about $22,072 for major hip/knee joint replacement, inpatient, w/ MCC (CPT 469). 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 major hip/knee joint replacement, inpatient, w/ MCC?
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.