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Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Massachusetts (2026)

Among the most expensive states for hip replacement surgery · MA

Massachusetts Average
$35,680
▲ +11.5% above national
Typical Range
$22,300 – $55,750
National avg: $32,000
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Regional Pricing Confidence
96% Confidence Index
The Massachusetts Market

What Drives Pricing Here

Three factors explain most of why hip replacement surgery 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

133 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 ($32,000), Massachusetts sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.

State Context

Hip Replacement Surgery in Massachusetts: What to Know

Massachusetts offers excellent hip replacement options, with top-ranked facilities like Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital recognized for excellence. Mass General's Hip & Knee Replacement Service boasts a low readmission rate of 1.9%, similar to the national average. Several hospitals, including Mass General and Southcoast Health, utilize robot-assisted surgery, potentially leading to smaller incisions and faster recovery.

To potentially reduce costs, consider ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Massachusetts has fewer ASCs per capita than the national average, but commercially insured patients can find prices 27% to 57% lower in ASCs compared to hospital outpatient departments. Facilities like New England Baptist Hospital and Winchester Hospital are top-ranked for outpatient joint replacements. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is among the priciest states for hip replacement surgery. The elevated costs reflect the state's higher cost of living across these components.

Facility Fee

OR time and hospital staffing

$7,493 - $13,915

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$7,493 - $13,915

Implants & Supplies

$3,746 - $6,958

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$3,746 - $6,958

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$2,498 - $4,638

Total Estimated Cost

Massachusetts all-in range

$22,300 – $55,750

Financing Options

Many Massachusetts clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $35,680 looks like:

$1,487/mo
Est. 24 months · 0% APR promo
  • 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 Massachusetts's regional price parity (111.5). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has both hospital and outpatient surgery center options for hip replacement surgery. Outpatient centers typically charge less due to lower overhead. Rates shown are negotiated amounts — what insurers actually pay, not inflated list prices.

Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston $7,238 $5,747 550
Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis $7,630 $6,070 460
Baystate Medical Center Springfield $7,655 $6,096 400
New England Baptist Hospital Boston $7,670 $6,109 284
South Shore Hospital South Weymouth $7,574 $6,013 254
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton $7,649 $6,085 254
Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc Fall River $7,643 $6,081 226
Brigham And Women's Hospital Boston $7,477 $5,915 221
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington Burlington $7,600 $6,048 196
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth Plymouth $7,550 $5,986 152
Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Baystate Medical Center Springfield $21,807 $19,925 160
South Shore Hospital South Weymouth $16,925 $15,367 110
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston $25,856 $20,584 103
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston $24,741 $21,861 96
Umass Memorial Medical Center Inc Worcester $25,902 $22,160 96
Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc Fall River $17,659 $15,904 89
Brigham And Women's Hospital Boston $24,589 $21,844 89
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington Burlington $21,328 $18,722 88
New England Baptist Hospital Boston $26,397 $24,325 72
Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis $20,926 $19,566 71
Regional Comparison

Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Nearby States

Hip Replacement Surgery pricing varies across the region. Here's how Massachusetts stacks up against its neighbors.

Common Questions

Expert Answers for Massachusetts Patients

Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Massachusetts.

Compare Massachusetts with any other state

See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main hip replacement surgery cost guide.

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What is the average price of hip replacement surgery in Massachusetts?
The average cost of hip replacement surgery in Massachusetts is $35,680. Prices typically range from $22,300 to $55,750, depending on the facility, provider, and your specific case.
Why are hip replacement surgery prices higher in Massachusetts?
Healthcare in Massachusetts is more expensive across the board — the state's regional price parity sits at 111.5. Surgeon salaries, real estate costs for medical facilities, and higher malpractice insurance premiums all push hip replacement surgery prices 11.5% above the national average.
Does insurance cover hip replacement surgery?
For medically necessary cases, hip replacement surgery is usually covered. Your out-of-pocket cost in Massachusetts will depend on your plan's deductible, copay structure, and whether your provider is in-network. Always get a pre-authorization before the procedure.
What's the recovery time for hip replacement surgery?
Plan for 28 to 90 days of downtime after hip replacement surgery in Massachusetts. The first week is typically the most restrictive — after that, you'll gradually resume daily routines. Post-op expenses like prescriptions and follow-up visits in Massachusetts can add $1,784 to $3,568 to your total bill.
Are payment plans available for hip replacement surgery in Massachusetts?
Financing hip replacement surgery in Massachusetts is straightforward. Options include medical credit lines (CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit), your surgeon's in-house installment plan, or HSA/FSA dollars if the procedure has a medical component. Always compare the total cost with interest against a cash-pay discount.
What should I look for in a Massachusetts hip replacement surgery provider?
Compare facilities on volume (higher volume correlates with better outcomes), accreditation status, and the negotiated rate vs. what you'd pay out of pocket. In Massachusetts, check whether an outpatient surgery center can perform your hip replacement surgery — ASCs typically charge 30-50% less than hospitals for the same procedure.
Can I save by getting hip replacement surgery in a neighboring state?
Crossing into Vermont could save you $2,240 on hip replacement surgery. That's $33,440 vs. Massachusetts's $35,680. The key logistics to sort out: does your insurance cover Vermont providers, and can your Massachusetts doctor handle follow-up care after the procedure?
Data Sources & References

How we calculate hip replacement surgery costs in Massachusetts

Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:

  • 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.
  • HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project)AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational WagesBLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment DataCMS 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.

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