Kansas City, KS Knee Replacement Surgery Cost Comparison

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A Knee Replacement Surgery in Kansas City costs $19,074 on average when you take the median of the 64 medical providers who perform Knee Replacement Surgery procedures in Kansas City, KS. There are 1 different types of Knee Replacement Surgery provided in Kansas City, listed below, and the price for each differs based upon your insurance type. As a healthcare consumer you should understand that prices of medical procedures vary and if you shop from the Kansas City providers below you may be able to save money. Start shopping today and see what you can save!
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Knee Replacement (Total) Cost Average $11,800 - $32,300 Free Quote

Compare Knee Replacement Surgery Providers in Kansas City, KS

Facility City Type
Excelsior Springs Medical Center Excelsior Springs Critical Access (Rural) Hospital
Surgery Center of Leawood Leawood Ambulatory Surgical Center
Doctors Hospital Leawood Acute Care Hospital
Deer Creek Surgery Center Overland Park Ambulatory Surgical Center
Overland Park Regional Medical Center Overland Park Acute Care Hospital
Lafayette Regional Health Center Lexington Critical Access (Rural) Hospital
Providence Medical Center Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Centerpoint Orthopedics Independence Ortho Surgery Center
Research Medical Center Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Saint Luke's Hospital Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Heartland Spine and Specialty Hospital Overland Park Acute Care Hospital
Ray County Memorial Hospital Richmond Critical Access (Rural) Hospital
Saint Mary's Medical Center Blue Springs Acute Care Hospital
Saint Luke's Cancer Institute Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Cass Medical Center Harrisonville Critical Access (Rural) Hospital
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute Leawood Acute Care Hospital
Briarcliff Surgery Center Kansas City Ambulatory Surgical Center
Surgery Center of Blue Valley Overland Park Ambulatory Surgical Center
Lee's Summit Medical Center Lee's Summit Acute Care Hospital
Dickson Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic Kansas City Ortho Surgery Center
Ransom Memorial Hospital Ottawa Acute Care Hospital
Miami County Medical Center Paola Acute Care Hospital
Ads Healthcare Ads Ambulatory Surgery Center Overland Park Ambulatory Surgical Center
Saint Luke's Surgicenter - Lee's Summit Lees Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center
Liberty Hospital Liberty Acute Care Hospital
Saint John Hospital Leavenworth Acute Care Hospital
Independent Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Kansas City Ortho Surgery Center
Liberty Ambulatory Surgery Center Liberty Ambulatory Surgical Center
North Kansas City Hospital North Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Saint Lukes South Surgery Center Overland Park Ambulatory Surgical Center
The University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Park Place Surgery Center Overland Park Ambulatory Surgical Center
Surgicenter of Johnson County Overland Park Ambulatory Surgical Center
Shawnee Mission Medical Center Shawnee Mission Acute Care Hospital
Midwest Orthopaedics Shawnee Mission Ortho Surgery Center
Cushing Memorial Hospital Leavenworth Acute Care Hospital
Creekwood Surgery Center Kansas City Ambulatory Surgical Center
Bates County Memorial Hospital Butler Acute Care Hospital
Saint Luke's East Lee's Summit Lee's Summit Acute Care Hospital
South Kansas City Surgicenter Overland Park Ambulatory Surgical Center
Menorah Medical Center Overland Park Acute Care Hospital
Cameron Regional Medical Center Cameron Acute Care Hospital
Physicians' Surgery Center Prairie Village Ambulatory Surgical Center
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Truman Medical Center Lakewood Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Surgery Center of Olathe Olathe Ambulatory Surgical Center
Ambulatory Surgery Center of Kc Overland Park Ambulatory Surgical Center
Heart of America Surgery Center Kansas City Ambulatory Surgical Center
Leavenworth Bone and Joint Surgery Center Leavenworth Ortho Surgery Center
Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center Independence Ambulatory Surgical Center
Saint Joseph Medical Center Kansas City Acute Care Hospital
Blue Ridge Surgical Center Kansas City Ambulatory Surgical Center
College Park Family Care Center, Ambulatory Surgical Center Overland Park Ambulatory Surgical Center
Research Belton Hospital Belton Acute Care Hospital
Ku Medwest Ambulatory Surgery Center Shawnee Ambulatory Surgical Center
Saint Luke's Northland Hospital - Smithville Campus Smithville Acute Care Hospital
Overland Park Surgery Center Overland Park Ambulatory Surgical Center
Research Medical Center - Brookside Campus Kansas City Medical Center
Saint Luke's South Overland Park Acute Care Hospital
Olathe Medical Center Olathe Acute Care Hospital
Surgery Center at Liberty Hospital Liberty Ambulatory Surgical Center
St Mary's Surgical Center Independence Blue Springs Ambulatory Surgical Center
Surgicenter of Kansas City Kansas City Ambulatory Surgical Center
Independent Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Overland Park Ortho Surgery Center

Knee Replacement Surgery Cost and Procedure Introduction

Knee replacement surgery, sometimes called total knee replacement or TKR, is an option for people who have knee pain or loss of mobility. Osteoarthritis is the most common reason, but injuries — fractures, torn cartilage and torn ligaments — may also lead to degeneration which is cause for knee replacement. This procedure is usually only considered after more conservative measures — anti-inflammatory medication, bracing, physical therapy, prescription pain medication and restrictions in activity — have been exhausted with little or no improvement. This procedure is performed under general anesthetic. Patients typically stay in the hospital for several days after the surgery and can return to normal activities after six weeks, though you will have to avoid high-impact activities after a knee replacement.

Patient Preparation for Knee Replacement Surgery

A physical examination will be performed along with blood or other diagnostic tests — X-rays, MRIs, etc. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant). Tell your doctor if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the surgery; be sure to read and follow those instructions. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. You will need to make arrangements for transportation after the surgery is complete. If you are given a prescription for pain medication, have it filled prior to surgery.

What to Expect During and After Knee Replacement Surgery

The surgery itself usually takes about two hours, but the preparation and recovery time may have several hours. An intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative and a painkiller. Your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. The procedure is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free). Typically, knee replacement surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon. Once unconscious, the surgeon will make an incision down the middle of the knee, eight to 10 inches long. The ends of the tibia and femur are then and prepared for the prosthetic. The new knee components are then attached to the bones using bone cement, and the surgeon will then test for fit and mobility. Finally, the incision will be stitched closed.

After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room for observation. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will be taken to your hospital room. Patients stay in the hospital from one to three days, when pain can be managed without IV pain medication and the patient can safely use crutches or a walker. Before being discharged, you will be given instructions about care for your incisions, limits on activities and what you should do to aid your recovery. If you notice any of the following, call the number the hospital gave you: Fever, excessive sweating, difficulty urinating, redness, bleeding or worsening pain.

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