Knee Replacement Cost in Ohio (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a knee replacement cost in Ohio?
For a commercially insured patient, a knee replacement in Ohio typically runs $4,844–$18,598 once facility and physician fees are combined. The median reported facility price across 66 hospitals is $5,688. The figures draw on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.
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Where knee replacement costs vary in Ohio
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Cheapest Knee Replacement Providers in Ohio
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Hamilton Hospital | Hamilton, OH | $2,016 | -$3,672 |
| 2 | Kettering Medical Center | Miamisburg, OH | $2,016 | -$3,672 |
| 3 | Dayton Osteopathic Hospital | Dayton, OH | $2,016 | -$3,672 |
| 4 | Kettering Medical Center | Troy, OH | $2,016 | -$3,672 |
| 5 | Beavercreek Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | $2,016 | -$3,672 |
| 6 | Kettering Medical Center | Kettering, OH | $2,016 | -$3,672 |
| 7 | Greene Memorial Hospital Inc | Xenia, OH | $2,016 | -$3,672 |
| 8 | Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $2,036 | -$3,652 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Quick take
- Fort Hamilton Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $2,016 - $3,672 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 $6,405, 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.
- Facility fee $114–$44,084
- Professional fee $1,205–$6,940
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $181–$51,085
- Professional fee $1,205–$6,940
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Ohio has one of the most concentrated hospital markets in the Midwest. Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals compete in Northeast Ohio (one of the few Ohio markets with genuine competition); OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's dominate Columbus; Kettering Health and Premier Health compete in Dayton. Prices across Ohio's urban markets tend to run near the Midwest median. 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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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (3) report prices above $27,580, including Parkview Bryan Hospital at $44,084, 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 $6,325 versus $2,016 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 | ~$9,720 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$1,944 |
| Out-of-network provider | $21,384+ |
Frequently asked questions: knee replacement costs in Ohio
How much does a knee replacement cost in Ohio?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $6,245, with most facilities between $1,100 and $12,069 (based on 55 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $520 to $88,168 across all 66 Ohio 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 knee replacement in Ohio?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Ohio data is ARTHUR G JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE in Columbus at about $181. By metro, Marietta has the lowest median ($1,124). 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 Ohio hospitals?
Prices vary up to 169.6× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Ohio, the median cash (self-pay) price is $6,405 versus a median negotiated rate of $6,245 - about 1× 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 Ohio?
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
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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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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