The most common orthopedic procedure performed in 2023 was a drainage/injection into a joint or bursa without ultrasound guidance, according to October data from Definitive Healthcare, which will cost patients an average of $55 to $75.
Here is the average cost of the 10 most common orthopedic surgeries in the hospital outpatient department setting, according to Sidecar Health's care calculator:
1. Drainage/injection into joint or bursa without ultrasound guidance: $55-$75
2. Routine venipuncture: N/A
3. Total knee arthroplasty: $24,680
4. Drainage/injection into joint or bursa with ultrasound guidance: N/A
5. Total hip arthroplasty: $9,844
6. Knee arthroscopy/surgery: 5,226
7. Injection into tendon sheath/ligament: N/A
8. Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty: N/A
9. Shoulder arthroscopy: $10,169
10. Carpal tunnel surgery: $3,351