Hip Replacement Cost in Seattle, WA (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a hip replacement cost in Seattle, WA?
The same hip replacement in Seattle, WA might cost you $6,618 at one facility and $7,293 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 13 reporting hospitals is $7,277. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.
Three low-priced facilities in Seattle, WA, from hospital price files
- Good Samaritan Hospital · Puyallup, WA $6,618
- Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital · Tacoma, WA $6,620
- Providence Health And Services - Washington · Everett, WA $7,246
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Where hip replacement costs vary in Seattle, WA
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Cheapest Hip Replacement Providers in Seattle, WA
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, WA | $688 | -$000 |
| 2 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, WA | $687 | -$000 |
| 3 | Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $6,618 | -$659 |
| 4 | Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $6,620 | -$657 |
| 5 | Providence Health And Services - Washington | Everett, WA | $7,246 | -$31 |
| 6 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, WA | $683 | -$000 |
| 7 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, WA | $682 | -$000 |
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Quick take
- MultiCare Auburn Medical Center is the lowest-cost option at $6,468 - $809 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $7,277, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Ask the hospital for a written estimate of the facility fee, and confirm that the surgeon, anesthesia and any other providers are in your network before you schedule.
Providence Health, Swedish Health Services (a Providence affiliate), and UW Medicine compete in the Western Washington market. Kaiser Permanente Washington has substantial commercial market share in the Puget Sound area. Eastern Washington operates as a distinct, lower-cost market anchored by Providence and MultiCare. Washington state has active price transparency enforcement. Hip replacement is one of the highest-cost elective procedures in orthopedic surgery, with total episode costs (surgery, implant, anesthesia, facility, and 90-day follow-up) ranging from $20,000–$50,000+. The implant device alone accounts for 30–40% of the facility charge. Medicare Advantage plans increasingly carve out joint replacement to preferred facilities using bundled payment arrangements, which can significantly lower your out-of-pocket costs if you use a designated center of excellence.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (3) report prices above $9,247, including Public Hospital District No.1 of King County Washington dba Valley Medical Center at $46,399, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $7,277 versus $3,508 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Setting drives much of the spread here: whether the hospital bills the stay as outpatient or inpatient changes the facility fee, which is why two similar hospitals can bill very differently for the same procedure.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$7,277 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$1,455 |
| Out-of-network provider | $16,009+ |
Frequently asked questions: hip replacement costs in Seattle, WA
How much does a hip replacement cost in Seattle, WA?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $7,277, with most facilities between $6,602 and $7,293 (based on 15 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $3,508 to $46,399 across all 13 Seattle, WA hospitals that publish prices. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a hip replacement in Seattle, WA?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Seattle, WA data is KAISER PERMANENTE CENTRAL HOSPITAL at about $3,508. By metro, Tacoma has the lowest median ($6,620).
Why is a hip replacement so much cheaper at some Seattle, WA hospitals?
Prices vary up to 13.2× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Seattle, WA, the median cash (self-pay) price is $7,277 versus a median negotiated rate of $7,277 - about 1× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a hip replacement in Seattle, WA?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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What matters before you schedule
What's on your bill
A hip replacement involves multiple providers who bill separately - typically Drg Facility Stay, Orthopedic Surgeon Professional Fee, Anesthesia. Check each line item against your Explanation of Benefits to catch billing errors.
Cost by type
Which type your doctor orders for this hip replacement changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.
This is shoppable
Hip Replacement is elective and schedulable, so you have time to compare facilities before booking - hospital outpatient prices often run 2-4x higher than alternative settings for the identical clinical outcome.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for hip replacement before you schedule.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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