Knee replacement cost in Charleston, WV — inpatient
In Charleston, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for total knee replacement as an inpatient: from $16,934.50 to $16,934.50, with a median of $16,934.50. Across West Virginia, the median is $11,531.80 at 12 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 27447, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Memorial Hospital Madison, WV · (304) 369-1230 ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMP | $16,934.50 | $33,869.00 | $1,143.22–$32,175.55 | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $16,934.50, median $16,934.50, highest $16,934.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $13,553.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A total knee replacement removes worn cartilage and bone from the knee and replaces the joint surfaces with metal and plastic parts. It is most often done for severe knee arthritis that limits walking and daily life.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, implants and hospital stay. The surgeon, anesthesiologist and outpatient physical therapy are often billed separately unless the price is a bundled package.