ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Massachusetts (2026)
Among the most expensive states for acl surgery (acl reconstruction) · MA
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs what it does in Massachusetts.
Regional Price Parity
Massachusetts's cost-of-living index sits at 111.5 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
49 facilities perform this procedure in Massachusetts — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +11.5% above the national average ($20,000), Massachusetts sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in Massachusetts: What to Know
In Massachusetts, Boston stands out as a hub for ACL reconstruction, with Massachusetts General Hospital in the lead for volume. Brigham and Women's Hospital, also in Boston, is recognized for its innovative orthopedic services and experienced staff. ACL injuries are common sports injuries, often resulting from sudden movements or direct impact. ACL reconstruction is recommended when the torn ACL does not heal on its own to restore mobility and avoid further injuries.
If you're seeking more affordable options, consider facilities outside of Boston. While specific pricing can vary, exploring hospitals in the Springfield area, where Baystate Medical Center is located, or the South Weymouth area, home to South Shore Hospital, might offer cost savings. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Massachusetts
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) costs run 11.5% above the national average in Massachusetts, 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
Massachusetts all-in range
Financing Options
Many Massachusetts clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $22,300 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 Massachusetts's regional price parity (111.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Massachusetts
These Massachusetts 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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| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | $3,299 | $2,619 | 400 |
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | $3,427 | $2,724 | 315 |
| South Shore Hospital | South Weymouth | $3,422 | $2,717 | 292 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | Newton | $3,429 | $2,723 | 286 |
| Saint Anne's Hospital | Fall River | $3,425 | $2,718 | 205 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | Boston | $3,437 | $2,731 | 173 |
| Brigham And Women's Hospital | Boston | $3,436 | $2,730 | 173 |
| Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc | Fall River | $3,436 | $2,731 | 170 |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | Brockton | $3,371 | $2,676 | 170 |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | $3,260 | $2,585 | 151 |
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of acl surgery (acl reconstruction) pricing. Massachusetts falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Massachusetts Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Massachusetts.
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How we calculate acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts'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.