Indianapolis and San Jose, Calif. are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo total knee replacement surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area.
The costs for total knee replacement includes facility, physician and anesthesia fees. Here are the average prices for total knee replacement in 30 of the most populous cities in the U.S., based on data from the Census:
Indianapolis: $42,665
San Jose, Calif.: $40,358
San Francisco: $40,358
Portland, Ore.: $39,005
Columbus, Ohio: $38,364
Charlotte, N.C.: $38,009
Denver: $37,621
Seattle: $37,052
Fort Worth, Texas: $36,838
Dallas: $36,383
New York City: $35,938
Philadelphia: $35,160
Chicago: $33,041
Nashville, Tenn.: $32,867
Austin, Texas: $32,574
Milwaukee: $32,521
San Diego: $30,815
Boston: $30,210
Houston: $29,591
Phoenix: $29,480
El Paso, Texas: $29,014
Detroit: $29,013
Jacksonville, Fla.: $28,554
Washington, D.C.: $28,163
Memphis, Tenn.: $27,695
Louisville, Ky.: $27,024
Los Angeles: $26,780
San Antonio: $26,676
Las Vegas: $26,596
Oklahoma City: $22,713