Total knee replacement in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
In Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Total knee replacement: from $9,730.23 to $9,730.23, with a median of $9,730.23.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 27447, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 15, 2026 and Sep 15, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Community Hospital Watsonville, CA TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY | $9,730.23 | $16,217.05 | 40% | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $9,730.23, median $9,730.23, highest $9,730.23.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $9,730.23. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.