ACL surgery costs $7K. Where does the money go?

Undergoing ACL surgery in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $7,051, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees. 

Here is the breakdown of ACL surgery costs in the U.S.: 

Facility fee: 68% 

Orthopedic surgeon: 18%

Anesthesia: 8%

MRI: 5%

Crutches: 1%