Partial knee replacement cost in Columbia, SC — inpatient
In Columbia, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for partial knee replacement (one compartment) as an inpatient: from $78,379.00 to $78,379.00, with a median of $78,379.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $40,256.50 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 27446, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC · (803) 791-2000 Hc Plasty Knee, Med Or Lat Compartment | $78,379.00 | $78,379.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $78,379.00, median $78,379.00, highest $78,379.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $78,379.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This code covers replacing only the worn part of the knee joint, usually the inner side, instead of the whole joint.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.