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Knee Replacement Cost in Alaska (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a knee replacement cost in Alaska?

A typical knee replacement in Alaska costs $5,340–$13,829 for a commercially insured patient, including facility and physician fees. The median reported facility price across 11 hospitals is $5,323. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

Alaska's hospital market is dominated by single-facility communities with no competitive pressure - Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage are the primary exceptions. Geographic isolation and extreme logistics costs push operating expenses well above the lower-48 average, making Alaska one of the highest-price states in the country on a per-service basis. Knee replacement is a high-cost elective procedure where facility selection has an outsized impact on total cost. Hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgery center rates for knee replacement have converged on outcomes but diverged further on price - ASC rates are typically 30–50% below hospital rates for the same implant and surgeon. Medicare Advantage plans increasingly direct patients to designated bundled-payment facilities where your out-of-pocket liability is capped.

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Knee Replacement savings calculator for Alaska Comparison of the market's highest reported price versus its median price for Knee Replacement in Alaska. WHAT SHOPPING THIS PRICE IS WORTH Knee Replacement Cost in Alaska WITHOUT PRICE-CHECKING $30,687 highest reported price in this market WITH THE EXPECTED-RANGE VIEW $5,323 the market median price POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE $25,364 avoided (5.8x the median)

Example: two commercially insured patients in Anchorage could pay ~$2,920 and ~$7,377 for the identical procedure - a $4,457 difference driven entirely by facility choice.

Where knee replacement costs vary in Alaska

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Cheapest Knee Replacement Providers in Alaska

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL Anchorage, AK $2,178 -$3,145
2 Providence Health And Services - Washington Anchorage, AK $2,236 -$3,087
3 Providence Health And Services - Washington Kodiak, AK $3,376 -$1,947
4 PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center Ketchikan, AK $3,468 -$1,855
5 Alaska Specialty Hospital LLC Anchorage, AK $5,323 +$0
6 Alaska Native Med Center AK $7,107 +$1,784
7 FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AK $7,782 +$2,459

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick take

  • ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL is the lowest-cost option at $2,178 - $3,145 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 $5,323, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are often 30-60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments for the same procedure and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor if one is an option.

How where you go changes what you pay for knee replacement

The same knee replacement bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$1,893–$28,331
  • Facility fee $688–$21,391
  • Professional fee $1,205–$6,940

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$3,277–$12,263
  • Facility fee $2,072–$5,323
  • Professional fee $1,205–$6,940

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Alaska Knee Replacement prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters - the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

How we calculate "Your Price"

We prioritize cash price (the self-pay rate) over the negotiated rate, and only fall back to the gross charge, the inflated list price few people actually pay, when nothing else is reported.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 Bartlett Regional Hospital AK $688 -$4,635 $725
#2 City of Valdez Valdez, AK $2,072 -$3,251 $2,656–$3,451
#3 ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL Anchorage, AK $2,178 -$3,145 $2,178
#4 Providence Health And Services - Washington Anchorage, AK $5,323 +$0 $6,825–$7,755
#5 Providence Health And Services - Washington Kodiak, AK $3,376 -$1,947 $4,329–$4,946
#6 PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center Ketchikan, AK $3,468 -$1,855 $5,336–$30,687
#7 Alaska Specialty Hospital LLC Anchorage, AK $5,323 +$0 $6,825–$7,755
#8 Alaska Native Med Center AK $7,107 +$1,784 $7,107–$16,702
#9 FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AK $7,782 +$2,459 $8,192–$11,999
#10 CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL AK $10,686 +$5,363 $10,686–$17,672
#11 SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL AK $12,077 +$6,754 $16,103

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Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $16,101, including SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL at $12,077, 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 $5,323 versus $3,376 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Setting drives most of the spread here: an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) is usually meaningfully cheaper than a hospital operating room for the same procedure, when your case qualifies.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$9,355
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$1,871
Out-of-network provider $20,581+

Frequently asked questions: knee replacement costs in Alaska

How much does a knee replacement cost in Alaska?

Across 11 Alaska hospitals that publish prices, a knee replacement ranges from $725 to $30,687, with a median of $5,323. Most facilities fall between $2,236 and $7,377. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a knee replacement in Alaska?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Alaska data is Bartlett Regional Hospital at about $688. By metro, Anchorage has the lowest median ($5,323). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a knee replacement so much cheaper at some Alaska hospitals?

Prices vary up to 42.3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Alaska, the median cash (self-pay) price is $5,323 versus a median negotiated rate of $2,207 - about 2.4× higher. Asking for the cash price or 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 knee replacement in Alaska?

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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Other Alaska Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for Knee Replacement

These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Alaska. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider City Type Est. Cost
ALASKA COMMONS SURGERY CENTER, LLC
8315887296 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALASKA DIGESTIVE CENTER, LLC
9075631750 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE
9075613211 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALASKA INTERIOR SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
3057611934 		FAIRBANKS, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALASKA LASER SERVICES, LLC
5203238732 		SOLDOTNA, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER
9072762803 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9077293971 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9077293971 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9075632662 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9077293971 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9077293971 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9077293971 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
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ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9077293971 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9077292460 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9077293971 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9077293971 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ALASKA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, LLC
9075613333 		ANCHORAGE, AK Long Term Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ALASKA SPINE CENTER, LLC
9076445500 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALASKA SPINE INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER, LLC
9075631555 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALASKA SURGERY CENTER, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
9075506100 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALASKA SURGICAL SERVICES, LLC
5203238732 		SOLDOTNA, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ALPINE SURGICENTER, LLC
9075631555 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
AMERICAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE
9079662411 		SITKA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ANCHORAGE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC
9072223636 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ANCHORAGE ENDOSCOPY SURGICENTER, LLC
9072223636 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ANCHORAGE SURGICENTER, LLC
9075631800 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ANCHORAGE VAMC
7023413164 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ANCHORAGE VAMC
9072574700 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ANCHORAGE VAMC
7023413164 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ANCHORAGE VAMC
7023413164 		JBER, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ARCTIC SLOPE NATIVE ASSOCIATION LTD
9078529201 		BARROW, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
ARCTIC SURGERY CENTER LLC
9072311970 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ASC NORTH LLC
9077701084 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ASNA-SAMUEL SIMMONDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
9078529203 		BARROW, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
AWH HOLDINGS LLC
9075637228 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
BARTLETT REGIONAL HOSPITAL
9074638700 		JUNEAU, AK Long Term Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
BARTLETT REGIONAL HOSPITAL
9077968900 		JUNEAU, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
BARTLETT REGIONAL HOSPITAL
9077968831 		JUNEAU, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION
9078425201 		DILLINGHAM, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION
9078426400 		DILLINGHAM, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION
9078429454 		DILLINGHAM, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL
9077144515 		SOLDOTNA, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL
9077144075 		SOLDOTNA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL
9077144111 		SOLDOTNA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
9077144120 		SOLDOTNA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
9077144130 		SOLDOTNA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
9077145300 		SOLDOTNA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
9077144090 		SOLDOTNA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
9077144101 		SOLDOTNA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC
9077144404 		KENAI, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC
9072834611 		KENAI, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC
9077145312 		SOLDOTNA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC
9077144404 		SOLDOTNA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA HOSPITAL
9077144404 		SOLDOTNA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CENTRAL PENINSULA HOSPITAL
9077144874 		SOLDOTNA, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
CITY OF SEWARD
9072245205 		SEWARD, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
COASTAL ASC,LLC
9075620018 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
COPPER BASIN SURGERY CENTER LLC
9073575300 		WASILLA, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
DENALI BIOMEDICAL LLC
9073280989 		FAIRBANKS, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
EXEXIAS METRITA - ANCHORAGE LLC
8172964560 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LLC
9074585525 		FAIRBANKS, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
GALEN HOSPITAL ALASKA, INC.
9072761131 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
GALEN HOSPITAL ALASKA, INC.
9072761131 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
GALEN HOSPITAL ALASKA, INC.
9072761131 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
GENEVA WOODS SURGICAL CENTER INC
9075624764 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
JUNEAU OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, P.C.
9075861717 		JUNEAU, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
JUNEAU SPINE AND PAIN CENTER LLC
9075235962 		JUNEAU, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
MANIILAQ
9074427640 		KOTZEBUE, AK Long Term Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION
9074423321 		KOTZEBUE, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION
9074423321 		KOTZEBUE, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION
9074423321 		KOTZEBUE, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION
9074423321 		KOTZEBUE, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION
9074423321 		KOTZEBUE, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION
9074423321 		KOTZEBUE, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
MAT-SU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
9078616000 		PALMER, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
MCKINLEY SURGERY CENTER, LLC
9073733700 		FAIRBANKS, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
MINNIE STREET SURGERY CENTER, LLC
9074798844 		FAIRBANKS, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
MULDOON ASC LLC
9072051545 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP
9074435969 		NOME, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP
9074433311 		NOME, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP
9074433311 		NOME, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP PHYSICAL TERAPHY
9074433311 		NOME, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION
9074433311 		NOME, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
NSHC UNALAKLEET SUBREGIONAL CLINIC
9076243535 		UNALAKLEET, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE OF ALASKA INC PC
9072722423 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
PATIENT HOUSING AT ANMC
9077292850 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
PEACEHEALTH
9072288300 		KETCHIKAN, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER
9072124974 		CHUGIAK, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES WASHINGTON
9075656522 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES WASHINGTON
9074863281 		KODIAK, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
PROVIDENCE SURGERY CENTERS LLC
9073397800 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
SALMON CREEK SURGERY
9075863068 		JUNEAU, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
SAMUEL SIMMONDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
9078524611 		BARROW, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SAMUEL SIMMONDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
9078524611 		BARROW, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SAMUEL SIMMONDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
9078524611 		BARROW, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SEARHC
9077554800 		KLOWACK, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SEARHC MT EDCUMBE HOSPITAL
9079668303 		SITKA, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SEARHC MT. EDGECUMBE HOSPITAL
9079662411 		SITKA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SIGHT PARTNERS LLC
9073082120 		FAIRBANKS, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
SITKA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
9077473241 		SITKA, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SOUTH ANCHORAGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC
9077703224 		ANCHORAGE, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
SOUTH EAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9078747000 		WRANGEL, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SOUTH EAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9079668312 		SITKA, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION
9077293300 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION
9077293300 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION
9077293300 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION OPT
9077293971 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION PDN
9077293971 		ANCHORAGE, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL
9077968900 		JUNEAU, AK General Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
9079662411 		SITKA, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
SOUTHEAST UROLOGY, LLC
9075009920 		JUNEAU, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
SURGERY CENTER OF FAIRBANKS LLC
9074792663 		FAIRBANKS, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
SURGERY CENTER OF KENAI
8315887296 		KENAI, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
SURGERY CENTER OF WASILLA, LLC
9076313578 		WASILLA, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
SUSITNA SURGERY CENTER LLC
9078616540 		PALMER, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
THE PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER
9077724291 		PETERSBURG, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER
9078747000 		WRANGELL, AK Critical Access Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
WW ENTERPRISE, LLC
6037382868 		FAIRBANKS, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
YUKON KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORP
9075436000 		BETHEL, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -
YUKON KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORPORTATION
9075436992 		BETHEL, AK Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,893–$28,331 bundled est.
YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORPORATION
9075436300 		BETHEL, AK Ambulatory Surgical Center -

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

What matters before you schedule

ASC vs. hospital

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent centers for the same knee replacement - same outcome, very different bill. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.

What's on your bill

A knee replacement involves multiple providers who bill separately - typically ASC Facility Fee, 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 knee replacement changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.

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 knee replacement before you schedule.

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