ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Connecticut (2026)
Somewhat above the national average · RPP 109.8 · CT
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs what it does in Connecticut.
Regional Price Parity
Connecticut's cost-of-living index sits at 109.8 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
24 facilities perform this procedure in Connecticut — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +9.8% above the national average ($20,000), Connecticut sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in Connecticut: What to Know
ACL reconstruction is common in Connecticut, with the highest volumes occurring at Yale-New Haven, Stamford, and Danbury Hospitals [cite: -]. These facilities see a combined total of nearly 215 cases annually [cite: -]. The procedure is typically performed arthroscopically, allowing you to recover at home. While there's no indication that Connecticut is a destination for ACL surgery, these established centers suggest a concentration of expertise within the state [cite: -].
If you're seeking more affordable options, consider exploring facilities outside of major metropolitan areas [cite: -]. Also, be aware that Connecticut has Certificate of Need laws, which require state approval for significant healthcare changes; this may impact the availability of certain services. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Connecticut
Expect to pay moderately more for acl surgery (acl reconstruction) in Connecticut. These are the cost components driving the total.
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
Connecticut all-in range
Financing Options
Many Connecticut clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $21,960 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →
Ranges adjusted for Connecticut's regional price parity (109.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Connecticut
Below are the top facilities performing acl surgery (acl reconstruction) in Connecticut, ranked by volume. Rates shown are negotiated amounts from CMS Medicare data.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Yale-New Haven Hospital | New Haven | $3,340 | $2,634 | 95 |
| Stamford Hospital | Stamford | $3,542 | $2,810 | 62 |
| Danbury Hospital | Danbury | $3,430 | $2,705 | 57 |
| Middlesex Hospital | Middletown | $3,588 | $2,859 | 38 |
| Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Hartford | $3,125 | $2,458 | 37 |
| John Dempsey Hospital | Farmington | $3,264 | $2,591 | 37 |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford | $3,187 | $2,522 | 34 |
| Bridgeport Hospital | Bridgeport | $3,318 | $2,606 | 30 |
| Day Kimball Hospital | Putnam | $3,166 | $2,503 | 27 |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Stafford Springs | $3,262 | $2,599 | 27 |
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Nearby States
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) pricing varies across the region. Here's how Connecticut stacks up against its neighbors.
Expert Answers for Connecticut Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Connecticut.
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How we calculate acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in Connecticut
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 Connecticut'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.