Ankle replacement Cost (2026) — Compare Hospital Prices

Ankle replacement is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1146 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$5,568median cash price · 1146 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,095–$35,049 depending on the hospital

≈ 6.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$7,972

Cash / self-pay

$5,568

Insurer-negotiated

$16,439

Medicare pays

$885

$1,095$35,049

Median cash $5,568 · Medicare $885 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $5,568 — about 6.3× the Medicare rate ($885). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,770).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $7,972 list price could save about $2,404 (30%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Avera Queen of Peace	Mitchell, SD	$867	$2,083	★ 4/5	104 min	—
O'connor Hospital	Delhi, NY	$954	$1,286	—	95 min	—
Little Falls Hospital	Little Falls, NY	$954	$1,064	★ 2/5	109 min	—
Cobleskill Regional Hospital	Cobleskill, NY	$954	$1,210	★ 4/5	111 min	—
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr	Marshall, MN	$966	$2,074	—	126 min	—
Marshall County Healthcare Center-CAH	Britton, SD	$966	$2,074	—	105 min	—
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc	Gassaway, WV	$1,008	—	—	102 min	—
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc	Buckhannon, WV	$1,008	—	★ 3/5	141 min	—
Summersville Regional Medical Center	Summersville, WV	$1,014	—	★ 2/5	136 min	—
Bayside Community Hospital	Anahuac, TX	$1,019	$586	—	106 min	—
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital	Shelbyville, TN	$1,053	$1,656	★ 4/5	125 min	—
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital	Tullahoma, TN	$1,053	$1,610	★ 3/5	168 min	—
Potomac Valley Hospital	Keyser, WV	$1,059	—	★ 1/5	119 min	—
Jackson General Hospital	Ripley, WV	$1,059	—	★ 3/5	127 min	—
Bassett Healthcare	Cooperstown, NY	$1,061	$969	★ 2/5	199 min	—
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	$1,072	—	—	82 min	—
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	$1,072	$4,513	—	115 min	—
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital	Elkin, NC	$1,130	$1,221	★ 3/5	168 min	—
Artesia General Hospital	Artesia, NM	$1,194	$1,831	—	99 min	—
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital	Lebanon, NH	$1,253	$1,796	★ 4/5	118 min	—
Pratt Regional Medical Center	Pratt, KS	$1,330	$3,162	★ 4/5	100 min	—
University Medical Center	Las Vegas, NV	$1,365	$1,399	★ 2/5	238 min	—
Children's Mercy South	Overland Park, KS	$1,372	$1,683	—	—	—
The Children's Mercy Hospital	Kansas City, MO	$1,372	$1,683	—	—	—
Regional West Medical Center	Scottsbluff, NE	$1,441	$1,817	★ 2/5	202 min	—

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Ankle replacement

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $5,568; Medicare pays $885.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	83	$427 $77 – $2,453
Medicare	190	$520 $63 – $21,761
Univera	11	$794 $115 – $1,168
Tricare / VA	113	$956 $368 – $21,338
MVP Health Care	38	$1,189 $452 – $54,174
Independent Health	17	$1,209 $488 – $2,734
Geisinger	27	$1,267 $1,267 – $26,987
AmeriHealth	86	$1,267 $821 – $21,338
Centene / Ambetter	408	$1,349 $392 – $30,033
Sanford Health Plan	25	$1,381 $392 – $32,565
Priority Health	29	$1,889 $623 – $18,636
Highmark	70	$2,349 $392 – $43,791
UCare	34	$2,453 $664 – $28,355
HealthPartners	72	$2,590 $427 – $28,886
Molina Healthcare	289	$2,702 $520 – $27,922
Health Net	76	$2,835 $392 – $33,097
MultiPlan / PHCS network	102	$2,850 $373 – $29,884
Medica	50	$3,009 $694 – $19,080
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	26	$3,058 $2,492 – $28,676
Harvard Pilgrim	15	$3,168 $724 – $21,987
Oscar Health	96	$3,549 $1,815 – $7,276
SelectHealth	30	$5,307 $1,601 – $26,676
Humana	568	$5,647 $892 – $26,368
Aetna	675	$5,768 $969 – $29,886
Blue Cross Blue Shield	649	$6,181 $394 – $41,739
Cigna	447	$7,480 $1,419 – $35,535
Amerigroup	82	$8,805 $488 – $28,621
Anthem	287	$8,835 $458 – $44,089
UnitedHealthcare	753	$9,248 $870 – $25,638
Security Health Plan	23	$9,791 $413 – $19,057
Coventry	34	$11,929 $1,014 – $41,129
Healthcare Highways	24	$14,320 $2,069 – $42,583
EmblemHealth	45	$18,107 $4,127 – $214,064
UPMC Health Plan	46	$18,174 $1,343 – $49,174
Bright Health	21	$20,621 $1,617 – $26,677
Devoted Health	167	$22,017 $17,564 – $25,671
Kaiser Permanente	114	$22,222 $427 – $69,590
AvMed	31	$30,643 $4,500 – $39,037

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

State	Median cash
South Dakota	$966
West Virginia	$1,059
North Carolina	$1,130
Nevada	$1,365
Utah	$1,442
Tennessee	$1,960

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Constantine Demetracopoulos, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	New York, NY	31
David Thordarson, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	Los Angeles, CA	29
Lew Schon, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Baltimore, MD	24
David Pedowitz, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Bryn Mawr, PA	20
Mark Casillas, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	San Antonio, TX	20
Mark Conklin, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Golden, CO	20
Johannes Coetzee, MB, CHB, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Edina, MN	18
Jensen Henry	Orthopedic Surgery	New York, NY	18
Christopher Gross, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	Charleston, SC	17
Kurt Hofmann, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Waltham, MA	17
Paul Fortin, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	Royal Oak, MI	16
Craig Haytmanek, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Vail, CO	16

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Does Medicare cover Ankle replacement?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Ankle replacement. It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $885. Your own cost is mainly the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period (a flat amount, not a percentage), plus any physician (Part B) charges. A Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan can change what you owe.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1146 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $5,568, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $7,972, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $16,439, a Medicare rate of about $885. Most cash prices fall between $1,095 and $35,049 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ankle replacement cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1146 US hospitals is $5,568. Most hospitals fall between $1,095 and $35,049. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Ankle replacement?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part A as an inpatient service (Medicare's benchmark payment is about $885). You pay the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period, plus any Part B physician charges.

What does Medicare pay for Ankle replacement?

Medicare pays about $885. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Ankle replacement prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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