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Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Tennessee (2026)

Below-average pricing · Regional price parity: 94.2 · TN

Tennessee Average
$30,144
▼ -5.8% below national
Typical Range
$18,840 – $47,100
National avg: $32,000
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Regional Pricing Confidence
87% Confidence Index
The Tennessee Market

What Drives Pricing Here

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

Regional Price Parity

Tennessee's cost-of-living index sits at 94.2 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

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

Vs. National Benchmark

At -5.8% below the national average ($32,000), Tennessee is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.

State Context

Hip Replacement Surgery in Tennessee: What to Know

Tennessee offers excellent hip replacement options. Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville is a recognized Blue Distinction and United Healthcare Center of Excellence. For top-ranked care, Maury Regional Medical Center was Healthgrades' #1 orthopedic surgery program in Tennessee for 2024. Nashville also serves as a global referral center for complex hip disorders, attracting patients for innovative robotic-assisted surgery, including the Mako system at facilities like Maury Regional Health and Starr Regional Medical Center.

For potential cost savings, consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in Tennessee, which can offer lower costs and infection rates for eligible patients. Additionally, exploring options in cities like Athens or Knoxville, where facilities offer advanced techniques like minimally invasive anterior approach surgery, could be beneficial. West Tennessee Healthcare provides a helpful "Joint Effort" class to prepare patients for surgery. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Tennessee

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

Facility Fee

OR time and hospital staffing

$6,330 - $11,756

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$6,330 - $11,756

Implants & Supplies

$3,165 - $5,878

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$3,165 - $5,878

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$2,110 - $3,919

Total Estimated Cost

Tennessee all-in range

$18,840 – $47,100

Financing Options

Many Tennessee clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $30,144 looks like:

$1,256/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 Tennessee's regional price parity (94.2). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Tennessee

Facilities in Tennessee 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
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Jackson $6,115 $4,848 256
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville $4,421 $3,488 240
Erlanger Medical Center Chattanooga $5,735 $4,531 240
Cookeville Regional Medical Center Cookeville $6,323 $5,034 237
Saint Thomas Hospital For Specialty Surgery Nashville $5,893 $4,677 233
Memorial Healthcare System, Inc Chattanooga $5,784 $4,575 196
University Of Tn Medical Center (The) Knoxville $5,549 $4,393 151
Parkridge Medical Center Chattanooga $5,761 $4,553 141
Blount Memorial Hospital Maryville $5,701 $4,518 136
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville $5,443 $4,286 131
Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Jackson $15,091 $13,194 110
University Of Tn Medical Center (The) Knoxville $18,512 $14,092 98
Memorial Healthcare System, Inc Chattanooga $12,992 $11,262 82
Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis Memphis $17,800 $13,811 81
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis $14,826 $12,420 76
Johnson City Medical Center Johnson City $15,488 $13,416 64
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Murfreesboro $15,892 $13,896 63
Erlanger Medical Center Chattanooga $18,453 $14,469 60
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Nashville $16,759 $12,473 58
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville $22,955 $16,488 57
Regional Comparison

Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Nearby States

See how Tennessee's hip replacement surgery costs compare to neighboring states. Prices can vary significantly even across state lines.

Mississippi
$28,320
-6.1% vs TN
Alabama
$28,960
-3.9% vs TN
Arkansas
$29,184
-3.2% vs TN
Missouri
$29,376
-2.5% vs TN
Kentucky
$29,536
-2.0% vs TN
Georgia
$31,360
+4.0% vs TN
North Carolina
$31,616
+4.9% vs TN
Virginia
$33,024
+9.6% vs TN
Common Questions

Expert Answers for Tennessee Patients

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

Compare Tennessee 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
How much does hip replacement surgery cost in Tennessee?
Expect to budget around $30,144 for hip replacement surgery in Tennessee. The typical range spans $18,840 to $47,100 — where you land depends on your provider, whether you choose a hospital or outpatient center, and the specifics of your case.
Can I use insurance for hip replacement surgery in Tennessee?
Insurance typically picks up most of the tab for hip replacement surgery when it's medically indicated. In Tennessee, confirm your surgeon is in-network and get pre-authorization before scheduling to avoid surprise bills.
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 Tennessee 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.
Are payment plans available for hip replacement surgery in Tennessee?
Many Tennessee providers offer financing through medical credit companies like CareCredit or Prosper Healthcare Lending. You can also use HSA/FSA funds, negotiate a cash-pay discount (often 10-20% off), or ask about in-house payment plans that split the $30,144 cost into monthly installments.
How do I choose a hip replacement surgery facility in Tennessee?
Start with case volume — facilities that perform more procedures generally have better outcomes. In Tennessee, also compare hospital vs. ambulatory surgery center pricing (ASCs can be 30-50% cheaper) and check whether your insurance network includes the facility.
Is it worth traveling to another state for hip replacement surgery?
Potentially. Mississippi averages $28,320 for hip replacement surgery — a 6% savings over Tennessee. Whether it's worth the drive depends on how close you are to the border and whether you can arrange follow-up care locally.
Is hip replacement surgery covered under Tennessee's Medicaid program?
Medicaid in Tennessee can cover hip replacement surgery when there's a documented medical need. The key is pre-authorization — your physician will need to submit clinical justification to your managed care organization before the procedure is approved.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate hip replacement surgery costs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee'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.

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