Why it costs… $24,200 for a knee replacement

 

 

Why it costs…  $24,200 for a knee replacement (Washington Post)

 

 

Adding up the charges:

  • $4,500 Artificial knee
  • $500 Radiology
  • $600 Nurses and technicians
  • $2,400 Surgeon
  • $1,200 Anesthesia
  • $600 Medical and operating supplies
  • $2,500 Operating room charge (varies by hospital and length of surgery)
  • $700 Recovery room charge
  • $11,000 Hospital stay (average is 3.5 nights)
  • $200 Brace and crutches
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    $24,000 Total

 

 

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