Total knee replacement in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
In New Orleans-Metairie, LA, 5 hospitals list a cash price for Total knee replacement: from $4,959.36 to $12,937.10, with a median of $5,911.20. The lowest listed price is at Touro Infirmary.
Cash prices at 5 facilities across 2 cities for code 27447, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 24, 2026 and Jul 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touro Infirmary lowest New Orleans, LA Total Knee Arthroplasty | $4,959.36 | $35,424.00 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA Total Knee Arthroplasty | $5,761.12 | $36,007.00 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA Total Knee Arthroplasty | $5,911.20 | $36,945.00 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA Total Knee Arthroplasty | $9,143.82 | $33,866.00 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA Total Knee Arthroplasty | $12,937.10 | $58,805.00 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $4,959.36, median $5,911.20, highest $12,937.10 — a 2.6× difference within the same market.
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.