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Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Missouri (2026)

Below-average pricing · Regional price parity: 91.8 · MO

Missouri Average
$29,376
▼ -8.2% below national
Typical Range
$18,360 – $45,900
National avg: $32,000
Editorial view of Missouri
Regional Pricing Confidence
86% Confidence Index
The Missouri Market

What Drives Pricing Here

Three factors explain most of why hip replacement surgery costs what it does in Missouri.

Regional Price Parity

Missouri's cost-of-living index sits at 91.8 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

129 facilities perform this procedure in Missouri — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.

Vs. National Benchmark

At -8.2% below the national average ($32,000), Missouri is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.

State Context

Hip Replacement Surgery in Missouri: What to Know

Considering hip replacement surgery in Missouri? Several facilities offer exceptional care. MU Health Care is a Certified Hip and Knee Replacement Center of Excellence, while Saint Francis Medical Center in southeast Missouri is a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Surgery and was ranked best nationwide for joint replacement excellence by Marshall | Steele. SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis earned Advanced Certification in Total Hip and Knee Replacement. Boone Health’s orthopedic specialists have performed over 1,500 joint replacements.

For potential savings, explore options like the SUPERPATH® technique in O'Fallon and Chesterfield, aiming for faster recovery and shorter hospital stays. Additionally, outpatient joint replacements at Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) can cost significantly less than hospital-based procedures with comparable outcomes. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Missouri

Missouri falls slightly below the national average for hip replacement surgery costs. Here's the typical cost breakdown.

Facility Fee

OR time and hospital staffing

$6,169 - $11,457

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$6,169 - $11,457

Implants & Supplies

$3,084 - $5,728

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$3,084 - $5,728

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$2,056 - $3,819

Total Estimated Cost

Missouri all-in range

$18,360 – $45,900

Financing Options

Many Missouri clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $29,376 looks like:

$1,224/mo
Est. 24 months · 0% APR promo
  • 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 Missouri's regional price parity (91.8). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Missouri

Facilities in Missouri offer hip replacement surgery in different settings, each with distinct pricing. These are actual negotiated rates from Medicare claims, not billed charges.

Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Mercy Hospital Springfield Springfield $5,681 $4,507 300
North Kansas City Hospital North Kansas City $6,076 $4,829 266
Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis $6,093 $4,828 259
Cox Medical Centers Springfield $5,666 $4,490 257
Saint Francis Medical Center Cape Girardeau $5,678 $4,504 194
Mercy Hospital St Louis Saint Louis $6,099 $4,828 191
Boone Hospital Center Columbia $5,888 $4,687 182
St Lukes Hospital Chesterfield $6,190 $4,920 165
University Of Missouri Health Care Columbia $5,843 $4,642 144
Southeasthealth Cape Girardeau $5,723 $4,543 117
Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Mercy Hospital Springfield Springfield $13,958 $12,618 86
Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis $20,797 $16,796 77
North Kansas City Hospital North Kansas City $13,836 $12,285 77
Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis $14,279 $12,843 71
University Of Missouri Health Care Columbia $18,127 $16,629 70
Mercy Hospital St Louis Saint Louis $22,594 $20,198 64
Cox Medical Centers Springfield $14,720 $13,214 64
Mercy Hospital St Louis Saint Louis $15,657 $14,090 63
Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph Saint Joseph $18,901 $17,126 59
Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin $14,101 $12,660 48
Regional Comparison

Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Nearby States

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

Common Questions

Expert Answers for Missouri Patients

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

Compare Missouri with any other state

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

View full hip replacement surgery guide
What is the average price of hip replacement surgery in Missouri?
Expect to budget around $29,376 for hip replacement surgery in Missouri. The typical range spans $18,360 to $45,900 — where you land depends on your provider, whether you choose a hospital or outpatient center, and the specifics of your case.
What makes hip replacement surgery more affordable in Missouri?
The 8.2% discount on hip replacement surgery in Missouri comes down to economics. The state's price parity (91.8) means everything from medical office leases to nursing salaries costs less, and those savings flow through to procedure pricing.
Will my health insurance pay for hip replacement surgery?
For medically necessary cases, hip replacement surgery is usually covered. Your out-of-pocket cost in Missouri 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?
Expect 28 to 90 days before you're fully back to normal after hip replacement surgery. Recovery milestones vary by patient, but most people in Missouri find they can handle light errands by day 28 and resume exercise around day 90. Your surgeon's post-op protocol will give you a more personalized timeline.
What payment options exist for hip replacement surgery in Missouri?
Most Missouri surgeons work with financing companies that offer monthly payment plans. CareCredit and Prosper are the most common. You might also ask about cash-pay pricing — some providers knock 10-20% off the $29,376 sticker price when you pay upfront.
How do I choose a hip replacement surgery facility in Missouri?
Start with case volume — facilities that perform more procedures generally have better outcomes. In Missouri, also compare hospital vs. ambulatory surgery center pricing (ASCs can be 30-50% cheaper) and check whether your insurance network includes the facility.
Can I save by getting hip replacement surgery in a neighboring state?
The math works out to about $192 in savings if you cross into Arkansas for hip replacement surgery ($29,184 average vs. $29,376 in Missouri). The catch: you'll want a local doctor who can handle any post-op issues rather than driving back across state lines for complications.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate hip replacement surgery costs in Missouri

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 Missouri'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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