ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in New York (2026)
High-cost market · RPP 112.8 · NY
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs what it does in New York.
Regional Price Parity
New York's cost-of-living index sits at 112.8 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
101 facilities perform this procedure in New York — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +12.8% above the national average ($20,000), New York sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in New York: What to Know
New York City is a major hub for ACL reconstruction, with high-volume centers like NYU Langone, Hospital for Special Surgery, and New York-Presbyterian. These hospitals perform a significant number of ACL surgeries annually. Given the concentration of cases in these facilities, outcomes may benefit from the experience of the surgical teams. However, New York does not appear to be a major destination for out-of-state ACL surgery patients.
If you're willing to travel within the state, consider exploring options outside of Manhattan. While specific cost data is limited, facilities in other regions may offer more competitive pricing. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in New York
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) costs run 12.8% above the national average in New York, 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
New York all-in range
Financing Options
Many New York clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $22,560 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 New York's regional price parity (112.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in New York
These New York 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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| Nyu Langone Hospitals | New York | $3,528 | $2,803 | 689 |
| Hospital For Special Surgery | New York | $3,388 | $2,686 | 354 |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York | $3,577 | $2,847 | 256 |
| Lenox Hill Hospital | New York | $3,563 | $2,833 | 158 |
| North Shore University Hospital | Manhasset | $3,388 | $2,677 | 140 |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Inc | Binghamton | $2,571 | $2,033 | 128 |
| White Plains Hospital Center | White Plains | $2,313 | $1,823 | 125 |
| Strong Memorial Hospital | Rochester | $1,567 | $1,242 | 122 |
| Stony Brook University Hospital | Stony Brook | $3,451 | $2,742 | 122 |
| The University Of Vermont Health Network - Champl | Plattsburgh | $3,000 | $2,388 | 113 |
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Nearby States
Among neighboring states, New York has the highest acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs. Patients near the border may find savings nearby.
Expert Answers for New York Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to New York.
Compare New York with any other state
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How we calculate acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in New York
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 New York'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.