ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in District of Columbia (2026)
Among the most expensive states for acl surgery (acl reconstruction) · DC
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs what it does in District of Columbia.
Regional Price Parity
District of Columbia's cost-of-living index sits at 110.5 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in District of Columbia can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +10.5% above the national average ($20,000), District of Columbia sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in District of Columbia: What to Know
In Washington, D.C., ACL reconstruction is commonly performed, with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital handling a significant volume of cases. ACL injuries often occur in sports requiring pivoting movements. For active individuals, surgery is often recommended to restore knee stability. The procedure typically involves arthroscopic techniques, using grafts from the patient's own body or donor tissue to replace the torn ligament.
If you're seeking more affordable options, consider exploring facilities outside of D.C., as state averages indicate higher costs compared to the national average. While D.C. has Certificate of Need laws that regulate healthcare services, these don't prevent you from seeking care in neighboring states like Maryland or Virginia. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in District of Columbia
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) costs run 10.5% above the national average in District of Columbia, driven largely by higher facility and provider rates. Here's the full 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
District of Columbia all-in range
Financing Options
Many District of Columbia clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $22,100 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 District of Columbia's regional price parity (110.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in District of Columbia
These District of Columbia facilities handle the most acl surgery (acl reconstruction) cases. The negotiated rate reflects what's actually paid after insurer discounts.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | $3,140 | $2,493 | 71 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | $3,047 | $2,401 | 40 |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | $3,172 | $2,522 | 35 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | $3,172 | $2,527 | 32 |
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Nearby States
Among neighboring states, District of Columbia has the highest acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs. Patients near the border may find savings nearby.
Expert Answers for District of Columbia Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to District of Columbia.
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How we calculate acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in District of Columbia
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 District of Columbia'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.