Total knee replacement cost in California
In California, 36 hospitals publish a cash price for Total knee replacement: from $936.62 to $46,531.44, with a median of $25,760.00. The lowest price is at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles). The highest price is 49.7× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 27447. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$936.62Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Median$25,760.00half pay less
Highest$46,531.44in California
Lowest saves$24,823.38vs the median
Hospitals in California, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center lowest Los Angeles · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Outpatient Surgical Group 3 | $936.62 | $1,440.95 | Nov 26, 2025 source file |
| Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital Marina del Rey · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Outpatient Surgical Services | $1,807.31 | $2,780.47 | Nov 26, 2025 source file |
| Madera Community Hospital Madera · Fresno, CA Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | $1,839.00 | $3,065.00 | Jul 30, 2026 source file |
| NorCal HealthConnect LLC Healdsburg · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA HC PR 27447 ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $2,101.20 | $4,120.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Stanford Health Care Stanford · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Arthrp Kne Condyle&Platu Medial&Lat Cmprts | $3,744.50 | $7,489.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northbay Medical Center Fairfield · Vallejo, CA Pf Tot Knee Arthroplasty | $3,946.99 | $3,946.99 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| County of Monterey Salinas · Salinas, CA Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | $4,360.00 | $4,360.00 | Aug 14, 2026 source file |
| Tahoe Forest Hospital District Truckee · Truckee-Grass Valley, CA Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | $6,130.00 | $6,130.00 | Jul 6, 2026 source file |
| Watsonville Community Hospital Watsonville · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY | $9,730.23 | $16,217.05 | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Total Knee Arthroplasty | $16,431.00 | $33,450.30 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Desert Valley Hospital Victorville · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Total knee arthroplasty | $16,431.00 | $8,987.34 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Shasta Regional Medical Center Redding · Redding, CA Total knee arthroplasty | $16,431.00 | $49,293.80 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Total knee arthroplasty | $16,431.00 | $28,056.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital & Rehab Center - Vallejo Vallejo · Vallejo, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch Antioch · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont Fremont · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fresno Fresno · Fresno, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Manteca Manteca · Stockton-Lodi, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Modesto Modesto · Modesto, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond Oakland · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City Redwood City · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Richmond Campus Richmond · Richmond, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville Roseville · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco San Francisco · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Jose San Jose · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro San Leandro · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Rafael San Rafael · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara Santa Clara · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Rosa Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Sacramento Sacramento · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vacaville Vacaville · Vallejo, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek Walnut Creek · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ARTHRP KNE CONDYLE&PLATU MEDIAL&LAT COMPARTMENTS | $25,760.00 | $46,000.00 | — source file |
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Ridgecrest · Bakersfield-Delano, CA Total knee arthroplasty | $42,154.06 | $79,535.97 | Sep 11, 2026 source file |
| UC San Diego Medical Center San Diego · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Repair of knee joint | $46,531.44 | $84,602.61 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 9 | $25,760.00 | $25,760.00 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 3 | $936.62 | $1,807.31 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 3 | $25,760.00 | $25,760.00 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 3 | $3,744.50 | $25,760.00 |
| Vallejo, CA | 3 | $3,946.99 | $25,760.00 |
| Fresno, CA | 2 | $1,839.00 | $13,799.50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 2 | $16,431.00 | $16,431.00 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 2 | $2,101.20 | $13,930.60 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 1 | $42,154.06 | $42,154.06 |
| Modesto, CA | 1 | $25,760.00 | $25,760.00 |
| Richmond, CA | 1 | $25,760.00 | $25,760.00 |
| Redding, CA | 1 | $16,431.00 | $16,431.00 |
| Salinas, CA | 1 | $4,360.00 | $4,360.00 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 1 | $46,531.44 | $46,531.44 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 1 | $9,730.23 | $9,730.23 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 1 | $25,760.00 | $25,760.00 |
| Truckee-Grass Valley, CA | 1 | $6,130.00 | $6,130.00 |
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.
Total knee replacement in other states
- Alabama$20,738.96
- Alaska$10,987.15
- Arizona$8,547.94
- Arkansas$7,627.16
- Connecticut$7,390.00
- Delaware$9,171.00
- Florida$21,871.74
- Georgia$12,866.00
- Idaho$15,889.00
- Illinois$2,132.90
- Indiana$2,205.75
- Iowa$3,334.40
- Kansas$1,885.92
- Kentucky$2,132.90
- Louisiana$5,911.20
- Maine$989.74
- Maryland$10,206.98
- Massachusetts$13,928.00
- Michigan$5,628.30
- Minnesota$4,736.85
- Mississippi$26,026.54
- Missouri$2,372.06
- Montana$7,276.12
- Nebraska$3,824.64
- Nevada$12,068.00
- New Hampshire$2,771.40
- New Jersey$16,611.10
- New York$11,645.00
- North Carolina$3,270.00
- North Dakota$2,056.68
- Ohio$15,472.80
- Oklahoma$3,166.80
- Oregon$3,713.13
- Pennsylvania$2,821.00
- Rhode Island$13,600.26
- South Carolina$44,641.04
- South Dakota$12,279.76
- Tennessee$11,750.27
- Texas$8,938.36
- Vermont$3,462.20
- Virginia$36,652.20
- Washington$18,264.12
- West Virginia$6,742.00
- Wisconsin$6,838.65
- Wyoming$5,312.28
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.