ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Washington (2026)
Above-average costs · 7.2% over the US mean · WA
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs what it does in Washington.
Regional Price Parity
Washington's cost-of-living index sits at 107.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
43 facilities perform this procedure in Washington — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +7.2% above the national average ($20,000), Washington sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) in Washington: What to Know
ACL reconstruction is a common procedure in Washington, with Seattle being a major hub. High-volume centers like the University of Washington Medical Center and Providence Holy Family Hospital suggest expertise and experience. EvergreenHealth in Kirkland was the first in the state to use the BEAR implant, a newer technology that allows the ACL to heal itself, potentially reducing the need for a graft. While specific data on out-of-state travel is limited, patients sometimes travel for specialized care.
If you're looking to save on costs, consider that prices can vary between facilities. While certificate-of-need laws in Washington regulate healthcare construction and expansion, they don't directly create cheaper options for patients. Therefore, comparing prices among different hospitals and surgery centers in the state is advisable. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Washington
Expect to pay moderately more for acl surgery (acl reconstruction) in Washington. 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
Washington all-in range
Financing Options
Many Washington clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $21,440 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 Washington's regional price parity (107.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Washington
These Washington 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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| University Of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | $3,132 | $2,489 | 121 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane | $2,977 | $2,362 | 105 |
| Skagit Valley Hospital | Mount Vernon | $3,152 | $2,506 | 98 |
| Multicare Valley Hospital | Spokane | $2,899 | $2,284 | 97 |
| Confluence Health Hospital | Wenatchee | $3,343 | $2,650 | 89 |
| Olympic Medical Center | Port Angeles | $3,135 | $2,480 | 87 |
| St Michael Medical Center | Bremerton | $3,304 | $2,626 | 83 |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | $3,006 | $2,355 | 82 |
| Yakima Valley Memorial | Yakima | $3,187 | $2,533 | 80 |
| Evergreenhealth Medical Center | Kirkland | $3,108 | $2,450 | 79 |
ACL Surgery (ACL Reconstruction) Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of acl surgery (acl reconstruction) pricing. Washington falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Washington Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Washington.
Compare Washington with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main acl surgery (acl reconstruction) cost guide.
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How we calculate acl surgery (acl reconstruction) costs in Washington
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 Washington'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.