ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Idaho (2026)
In line with national pricing · Regional price parity: 97.2 · ID
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs what it does in Idaho.
Regional Price Parity
Idaho's cost-of-living index sits at 97.2 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
14 facilities perform this procedure in Idaho — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At -2.8% below the national average ($20,000), Idaho is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in Idaho: What to Know
Idaho's ACL reconstruction landscape sees a concentration of cases in the Boise and Idaho Falls areas. High-volume facilities like Mountain View Hospital perform a significant number of these surgeries annually. Given Idaho's popularity for skiing and other sports, ACL injuries are relatively common. However, it's not clear whether Idaho draws patients from other states for this specific procedure. Idaho has notably repealed its Certificate of Need laws, which may facilitate the establishment of more ambulatory surgery centers.
If you're seeking more affordable options, consider exploring ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) for your ACL reconstruction. These facilities often have lower costs compared to traditional hospitals. Since Idaho does not have CON laws, there may be more ASC options available. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Idaho
Pricing for acl surgery (acl reconstruction) in Idaho 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
Idaho all-in range
Financing Options
Many Idaho clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $19,440 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 Idaho's regional price parity (97.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Idaho
These Idaho 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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| Mountain View Hospital | Idaho Falls | $2,604 | $2,067 | 197 |
| Treasure Valley Hospital | Boise | $2,760 | $2,191 | 128 |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | $2,599 | $2,050 | 120 |
| St Luke's Magic Valley Rmc | Twin Falls | $2,975 | $2,356 | 114 |
| Northwest Specialty Hospital | Post Falls | $2,873 | $2,287 | 105 |
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | $2,931 | $2,323 | 102 |
| Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello | $2,796 | $2,225 | 88 |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | $2,899 | $2,301 | 75 |
| Madison Memorial Hospital | Rexburg | $2,595 | $2,068 | 54 |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Idaho Falls | $2,727 | $2,160 | 50 |
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Nearby States
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) pricing varies across the region. Here's how Idaho stacks up against its neighbors.
Expert Answers for Idaho Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Idaho.
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How we calculate acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in Idaho
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 Idaho'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.