Cost of a Knee Replacement Surgery Visit
in Oregon
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Oregon's healthcare costs run approximately 9% above national averages, reflecting the state's concentration of providers in the Portland metro area and rural access challenges. Knee Replacement Surgery patients typically pay between $1,115 and $3,636, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $2,114 based on negotiated insurance rates. Oregon maintains 165 active Knee Replacement Surgery providers across the state, allowing patients to browse multiple options when seeking orthopedic care.
Average
$2,288
Median
$2,114
Lowest
$1,116
Highest
$3,635
Providers
165
1% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does knee replacement compare to related procedures in Oregon?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $90 | $1,921 | $3,637 | 201 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $85 | $803 | $1,687 | 188 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $80 | $763 | $1,591 | 250 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $80 | $751 | $1,770 | 326 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $80 | $745 | $1,616 | 366 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $85 | $1,271 | $3,201 | 186 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $80 | $843 | $1,641 | 243 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $85 | $413 | $774 | 176 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $440 | $758 | $1,399 | 156 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $85 | $934 | $1,746 | 180 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $90 | $643 | $1,930 | 170 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 27447 — Total knee arthroplasty). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 27447 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 27447 (Total knee arthroplasty), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 27447 covers: the provider's professional fee for knee replacement. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Knee Replacement Surgery Visit Costs Vary Across Oregon
Oregon's healthcare costs run 9% above national averages, driven by the state's geographic challenges and concentration of specialty services in urban areas. The Cascade Range effectively divides the state into distinct healthcare markets, with limited competition in rural eastern Oregon contributing to higher prices.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The Portland metro area contains over 60% of Oregon's orthopedic surgeons, creating a competitive market with more pricing options for knee replacement services. Rural counties east of the Cascades often have limited or no local orthopedic coverage, forcing patients to travel long distances and potentially pay travel-related costs. This geographic disparity contributes to both higher costs and longer wait times in underserved regions.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health dominate the Portland market, operating hospital-based orthopedic clinics that typically charge facility fees in addition to physician services. Independent orthopedic practices and ambulatory surgery centers throughout the state often provide the same services at lower total costs due to reduced overhead expenses. The growing presence of specialty orthopedic hospitals has increased competition and created more transparent pricing options.
Insurance Market Competition in Oregon
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, PacificSource, and UnitedHealthcare compete actively across most of Oregon, creating relatively favorable negotiated rates for orthopedic services. Rural areas may have limited insurer options, reducing competitive pressure on provider rates. The state's emphasis on coordinated care organizations for Medicaid has created additional pricing transparency and cost control measures.
Physician Supply and Demand in Oregon
With 165 active Knee Replacement Surgery providers serving 4.2 million residents, Oregon maintains adequate orthopedic coverage in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. This supply-demand imbalance allows urban providers to maintain higher pricing while rural patients face limited options and potential travel costs. Wait times for non-urgent procedures typically range from 2-6 weeks in Portland to several months in rural areas.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Knee Replacement Surgery Costs in Oregon
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 27447)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $10,559 | $4,785 |
| 2 | Rhode Island Range: $1,136 – $6,051 | $3,170 |
| 3 | Alaska Range: $1,136 – $6,451 | $3,152 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Range: $1,061 – $6,051 | $3,102 |
| 5 | Connecticut Range: $909 – $6,051 | $2,917 |
| 6 | Delaware Range: $1,005 – $6,051 | $2,914 |
| 7 | Montana Range: $92 – $6,877 | $2,879 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania Range: $909 – $6,051 | $2,837 |
| 9 | Wyoming Range: $1,657 – $4,492 | $2,807 |
| 10 | South Dakota Range: $1,099 – $5,330 | $2,798 |
| 11 | Georgia Range: $1,131 – $5,082 | $2,783 |
| 12 | New York Range: $898 – $6,051 | $2,746 |
| 13 | Minnesota Range: $873 – $5,078 | $2,705 |
| 14 | New Hampshire Range: $1,433 – $4,078 | $2,650 |
| 15 | Iowa Range: $95 – $4,753 | $2,594 |
| 16 | West Virginia Range: $1,204 – $4,734 | $2,556 |
| 17 | Nebraska Range: $1,637 – $3,009 | $2,527 |
| 18 | Washington Range: $1,606 – $3,703 | $2,474 |
| 19 | New Jersey Range: $952 – $4,588 | $2,321 |
| 20 | New Mexico Range: $1,216 – $3,606 | $2,318 |
| 21 | North Carolina Range: $1,136 – $3,785 | $2,311 |
| 22 | Maine Range: $1,713 – $2,689 | $2,297 |
| 23 | Oregon Range: $1,116 – $3,635 | $2,288 |
| 24 | District of Columbia Range: $1,061 – $3,475 | $2,286 |
| 25 | Colorado Range: $1,136 – $3,475 | $2,220 |
| 26 | North Dakota Range: $1,198 – $3,475 | $2,189 |
| 27 | Utah Range: $842 – $2,906 | $2,184 |
| 28 | Kentucky Range: $977 – $3,564 | $2,126 |
| 29 | Michigan Range: $1,136 – $3,355 | $2,121 |
| 30 | Maryland Range: $1,204 – $3,475 | $2,015 |
| 31 | Idaho Range: $1,061 – $3,049 | $2,001 |
| 32 | Indiana Range: $90 – $4,087 | $1,966 |
| 33 | Hawaii Range: $1,018 – $2,946 | $1,953 |
| 34 | Vermont Range: $958 – $3,286 | $1,900 |
| 35 | South Carolina Range: $1,060 – $3,108 | $1,898 |
| 36 | Mississippi Range: $1,039 – $3,303 | $1,895 |
| 37 | Illinois Range: $85 – $3,789 | $1,884 |
| 38 | Arkansas Range: $1,138 – $2,603 | $1,878 |
| 39 | Texas Range: $1,056 – $3,006 | $1,877 |
| 40 | California Range: $75 – $3,286 | $1,863 |
| 41 | Nevada Range: $1,136 – $2,632 | $1,853 |
| 42 | Alabama Range: $964 – $2,946 | $1,845 |
| 43 | Tennessee Range: $1,147 – $2,647 | $1,843 |
| 44 | Missouri Range: $1,272 – $2,246 | $1,811 |
| 45 | Virginia Range: $976 – $2,946 | $1,798 |
| 46 | Louisiana Range: $989 – $2,664 | $1,757 |
| 47 | Kansas Range: $1,272 – $2,223 | $1,698 |
| 48 | Ohio Range: $848 – $2,491 | $1,603 |
| 49 | Arizona Range: $1,097 – $2,276 | $1,503 |
| 50 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $2,533 | $1,311 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $2,438 | $843 |