Knee Replacement Cost in Morristown, TN

How much does a knee replacement cost without insurance in Morristown?

Without insurance, the only published cash price on this page is $14,707.42 at Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital for code 27447. Morristown-Hamblen Hospital did not publish a cash price for this code, so its self-pay price is missing data and cannot be compared here. Cash prices apply to the hospital facility charge only. Professional fees, such as the surgeon and anesthesia, are billed separately and are not included in the figure above. Asking each hospital for an itemized estimate shows what a self-pay bill would include.

Why is the gross charge so much higher than the cash price?

The gross charge is the hospital's undiscounted list price, and few patients pay it. At Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital, the gross charge for code 27447 is $66,459.20, and the published cash price is $14,707.42, which is 22% of gross. The gap reflects the hospital's self-pay discount from its list price. Morristown-Hamblen Hospital published no gross charge for this code, so no comparison between its gross and cash figures can be made. The gross charge is mainly a starting point from which discounts and negotiated rates are set.

Does insurance cover a knee replacement?

Whether insurance covers a knee replacement depends on the specific plan, so the plan's own documents and the insurer are the source for coverage details. The price files show that both hospitals on this page published insured rates for code 27447. Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital lists rates from $1,147.46 to $66,459.20, and Morristown-Hamblen Hospital lists rates from $2,009 to $22,018. If you have a high-deductible plan and have not met your deductible, you usually pay the plan's negotiated rate for the facility fee until the deductible is met.

Are there additional fees beyond the knee replacement facility charge?

Yes. The facility charge is only one part of the total cost of a knee replacement. Separate bills commonly come from the surgeon, the anesthesia provider, and the radiology or pathology services involved. Other separate charges can include the implant supplier in some billing arrangements, laboratory work, physical therapy, durable medical equipment such as a walker or brace, and follow-up office visits. Prescriptions after surgery may also be billed separately. These charges are not part of the facility prices on this page, so requesting an itemized estimate from each provider helps show the full picture.

What is the cash price for a knee replacement at Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital?

Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital publishes a cash price of $14,707.42 for code 27447, Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty). That is 22% of its gross charge of $66,459.20. This is a facility charge only, so surgeon, anesthesia and other professional fees are not included in the figure.

Does Morristown-Hamblen Hospital publish a self-pay price for knee replacement?

No. Morristown-Hamblen Hospital, part of Covenant Health, shows no published cash price for code 27447. Its gross charge is also missing, listed as N/A because the hospital published $0 or blank. Missing data means the figure was not reported, not that the service is free. Only insured rates are available for this hospital.

What are the lowest and highest insured rates for knee replacement in Morristown?

Insured rates for code 27447 range from $1,147.46 to $66,459.20 across the two Morristown-area hospitals. The lowest is at Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital, and the highest is also at Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital. These are facility charges only and do not include separate professional fees.

What does Ambetter pay for a knee replacement at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital?

Ambetter Exchange plans have published rates of $2,009 for code 27447 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital, the lowest in its table of 79 published rates. By comparison, United Healthcare Options PPO is listed at $15,328 and BCBS TN Commercial Network at $22,018. All are facility charges only.

What does billing code 27447 mean on Morristown hospital price lists?

Code 27447 is the billing code for Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty), and it is the only code on this page. Morristown-Hamblen Hospital lists insured rates from $2,009 to $22,018 for it, while Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital lists $1,147.46 to $66,459.20. These are facility charges, not a full bill.