ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Arizona (2026)
Near the US median for acl surgery (acl reconstruction) pricing · AZ
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs what it does in Arizona.
Regional Price Parity
Arizona's cost-of-living index sits at 100.8 — near the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
48 facilities perform this procedure in Arizona — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
Arizona tracks within 0.8% of the national average ($20,000) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in Arizona: What to Know
In Arizona, ACL reconstruction is commonly performed in Phoenix and Scottsdale. These cities host numerous orthopedic specialists and facilities equipped for arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, a minimally invasive technique preferred for its precision and reduced recovery time. While specific data on patients traveling from out of state is limited, the presence of respected institutions like the Mayo Clinic suggests Arizona serves as a destination for some seeking this specialized surgery.
For more affordable options, consider exploring facilities in Tucson. While Phoenix dominates in volume, Tucson offers competitive pricing and experienced orthopedic surgeons. Remember that costs can vary widely based on the specific graft type and any additional procedures required. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Arizona
Pricing for acl surgery (acl reconstruction) in Arizona is roughly in line with the rest of the country. Here's the breakdown.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Arizona all-in range
Financing Options
Many Arizona clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $20,160 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →
Ranges adjusted for Arizona's regional price parity (100.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Arizona
Here are the highest-volume acl surgery (acl reconstruction) providers in Arizona. All rates come from CMS Medicare claims data — actual payments, not list prices.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | $2,944 | $2,335 | 264 |
| Arizona Spine And Joint Hospital | Mesa | $2,984 | $2,371 | 141 |
| The Core Institute Specialty Hospital | Phoenix | $2,990 | $2,379 | 121 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center | Prescott | $3,164 | $2,511 | 108 |
| Northwest Medical Center | Tucson | $2,784 | $2,206 | 105 |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center | Lake Havasu City | $3,466 | $2,754 | 100 |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center | Scottsdale | $2,973 | $2,363 | 92 |
| Oro Valley Hospital | Oro Valley | $2,928 | $2,318 | 89 |
| Arizona Specialty Hospital | Chandler | $2,940 | $2,329 | 71 |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center | Yuma | $3,190 | $2,531 | 70 |
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Nearby States
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) pricing varies across the region. Here's how Arizona stacks up against its neighbors.
Expert Answers for Arizona Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Arizona.
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How we calculate acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in Arizona
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Arizona's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.