ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Virginia (2026)
Somewhat above the national average · RPP 103.2 · VA
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs what it does in Virginia.
Regional Price Parity
Virginia's cost-of-living index sits at 103.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
55 facilities perform this procedure in Virginia — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +3.2% above the national average ($20,000), Virginia sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in Virginia: What to Know
ACL reconstruction is a common procedure in Virginia, particularly in cities with major hospital systems like Charlottesville, Norfolk, and Richmond. These areas see a higher volume of ACL surgeries. ACL injuries often occur during sports that involve twisting or overextending the knee. The surgery involves replacing the torn ligament with a tissue graft, usually from the patient's own body or a donor.
If you're seeking more affordable options, consider exploring facilities outside major metropolitan areas or comparing costs at different hospital systems. While Virginia's average cost is slightly above the national average, remember that prices can vary. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Virginia
Expect to pay moderately more for acl surgery (acl reconstruction) in Virginia. These are the cost components driving the total.
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
Virginia all-in range
Financing Options
Many Virginia clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $20,640 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →
Ranges adjusted for Virginia's regional price parity (103.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Virginia
Here are the highest-volume acl surgery (acl reconstruction) providers in Virginia. All rates come from CMS Medicare claims data — actual payments, not list prices.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| University Of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville | $2,781 | $2,206 | 253 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk | $2,703 | $2,135 | 187 |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital | Richmond | $2,773 | $2,205 | 175 |
| Sentara Rmh Medical Center | Harrisonburg | $2,999 | $2,364 | 150 |
| Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital | Roanoke | $2,655 | $2,111 | 129 |
| Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News | $2,736 | $2,171 | 115 |
| Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center | Mechanicsville | $2,892 | $2,294 | 91 |
| Bon Secours St Marys Hospital | Richmond | $2,841 | $2,236 | 90 |
| Cjw Medical Center | Richmond | $2,748 | $2,182 | 86 |
| Augusta Health | Fishersville | $3,113 | $2,478 | 85 |
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Nearby States
See how Virginia's acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs compare to neighboring states. Prices can vary significantly even across state lines.
Expert Answers for Virginia Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Virginia.
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How we calculate acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in Virginia
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 Virginia'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.