ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Maine (2026)
Above-average costs · 3.8% over the US mean · ME
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs what it does in Maine.
Regional Price Parity
Maine's cost-of-living index sits at 103.8 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
16 facilities perform this procedure in Maine — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +3.8% above the national average ($20,000), Maine sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in Maine: What to Know
ACL reconstruction is a fairly common procedure in Maine, with Maine Medical Center, Mid Coast Hospital, and Mainegeneral Medical Center performing the highest volumes. These facilities are located in Portland, Brunswick, and Augusta, respectively. A newer approach, fertilized ACL reconstruction, is being done at Mainegeneral, potentially offering decreased pain and quicker recovery. The procedure can usually be done as an outpatient procedure.
If you're seeking options, consider that costs can vary between facilities. While Maine's average is slightly higher than the national average, exploring facilities within the state may reveal more affordable choices. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Maine
Maine runs somewhat above the national average for acl surgery (acl reconstruction). Here's where the extra cost comes from.
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
Maine all-in range
Financing Options
Many Maine clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $20,760 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 Maine's regional price parity (103.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Maine
Below are the top facilities performing acl surgery (acl reconstruction) in Maine, ranked by volume. Rates shown are negotiated amounts from CMS Medicare data.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Maine Medical Center | Portland | $2,818 | $2,208 | 74 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick | $2,844 | $2,236 | 71 |
| Mainegeneral Medical Center | Augusta | $2,982 | $2,366 | 71 |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital | Portland | $2,941 | $2,333 | 64 |
| Southern Maine Health Care | Biddeford | $2,903 | $2,294 | 63 |
| St Joseph Hospital | Bangor | $2,760 | $2,189 | 58 |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | $2,809 | $2,238 | 58 |
| York Hospital | York | $2,978 | $2,368 | 41 |
| St Mary's Regional Medical Center | Lewiston | $2,662 | $2,090 | 34 |
| Northern Light A R Gould Hospital | Presque Isle | $2,628 | $2,076 | 31 |
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Nearby States
Maine has the lowest acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in the region. Neighboring states all run higher — here's how they compare.
Expert Answers for Maine Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Maine.
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How we calculate acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in Maine
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 Maine'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.