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This surgery replaces the major parts of the knee joint with a man-made or artificial joint, called a prosthesis. This care bundle includes a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 12 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and 2 visits with the surgeon after surgery.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
$ 37,327
35,459
Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your symptoms
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$ 179
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Surgery to replace a diseased or damaged knee joint with manmade parts
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$ 36,276
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NA
A guided exercise program to reduce stiffness and improve range of motion in the knee
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$ 592
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NA
Two follow up office visits after you have left the hospital
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$ 280
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NA
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$ 37,327
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
You will not feel any pain during the surgery. You will have one of these two types of anesthesia:
After you receive anesthesia, your surgeon will make a cut over your knee to open it up. This cut is often 8 to 10 inches long. Then your surgeon will: The surgery takes about 2 hours. Most artificial knees have both metal and plastic parts. Some surgeons now use different materials, including metal on metal, ceramic on ceramic, or ceramic on plastic.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This procedure delivers medicine to the knee joint to ease pain. This care bundle includes a visit with a surgeon before and after the procedure.
This test uses magnets and radio waves to make detailed images of the knee joint.
These are exercises to help to increase strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This is the use of lifting, pulling, and bending to improve daily functioning. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This is hands-on treatments provided by a physical therapist. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
These are exercises to improve movement, balance, coordination, and posture. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This x-ray creates several different images of the knee joint and surrounding structures.
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