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Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Texas (2026)

Below-average pricing · Regional price parity: 96.2 · TX

Texas Average
$30,784
▼ -3.8% below national
Typical Range
$19,240 – $48,100
National avg: $32,000
Editorial view of Texas
Regional Pricing Confidence
88% Confidence Index
The Texas Market

What Drives Pricing Here

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

Regional Price Parity

Texas's cost-of-living index sits at 96.2 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

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

Vs. National Benchmark

At -3.8% below the national average ($32,000), Texas is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.

State Context

Hip Replacement Surgery in Texas: What to Know

Texas offers excellent hip replacement options. Texas Orthopedic Hospital in Houston is a consistently top-ranked facility, recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades for high-performing hip replacements for over a decade. For advanced techniques, Eminent Medical Center in Richardson and Dallas provides cutting-edge robotic surgery, while Texas Joint Institute specializes in muscle-sparing and anterior approaches for potentially faster recovery.

To potentially reduce costs, consider outpatient total hip replacement surgery offered by Ascension Texas in Central Texas, allowing some patients same-day discharge. Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are also a growing, more affordable option for hip replacement in Texas, often costing significantly less than hospital procedures. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Texas

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

Facility Fee

OR time and hospital staffing

$6,465 - $12,006

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$6,465 - $12,006

Implants & Supplies

$3,232 - $6,003

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$3,232 - $6,003

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$2,155 - $4,002

Total Estimated Cost

Texas all-in range

$19,240 – $48,100

Financing Options

Many Texas clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $30,784 looks like:

$1,283/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 Texas's regional price parity (96.2). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Texas

Facilities in Texas 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
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Tyler $5,761 $4,566 454
Houston Methodist Hospital Houston $6,307 $5,005 445
Texas Orthopedic Hospital Houston $6,443 $5,125 420
North Central Surgical Center Llp Dallas $6,227 $4,938 397
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Tyler $5,935 $4,719 344
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak San Antonio $5,992 $4,755 296
Houston Physicians' Hospital Webster $6,326 $5,007 263
Texas Institute For Surgery At Presbyterian Hospit Dallas $6,220 $4,932 239
Quail Creek Surgical Hospital Amarillo $5,690 $4,497 221
Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock Round Rock $6,071 $4,805 220
Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Fort Worth $16,619 $14,196 120
Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston $18,465 $15,746 118
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Houston $23,794 $19,445 116
Covenant Medical Center Lubbock $14,789 $12,801 98
University Medical Center Lubbock $20,775 $17,521 95
Methodist Hospital San Antonio $15,843 $13,153 94
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine Grapevine $14,036 $11,273 90
St David's South Austin Medical Center Austin $15,569 $13,350 90
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Tyler $14,470 $12,673 86
Baptist Medical Center San Antonio $14,969 $13,060 84
Regional Comparison

Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Nearby States

Texas runs close to the national average for hip replacement surgery, but it's the pricier option compared to its immediate neighbors.

Common Questions

Expert Answers for Texas Patients

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

Compare Texas 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 should I expect to pay for hip replacement surgery in Texas?
Expect to budget around $30,784 for hip replacement surgery in Texas. The typical range spans $19,240 to $48,100 — where you land depends on your provider, whether you choose a hospital or outpatient center, and the specifics of your case.
Does insurance cover hip replacement surgery?
Yes — hip replacement surgery is generally covered by insurance in Texas when your doctor documents medical necessity. Expect to pay your deductible and copay, but the bulk of the $30,784 cost should be covered by your plan.
What's the recovery time for hip replacement surgery?
Plan for 28 to 90 days of downtime after hip replacement surgery in Texas. 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 Texas can add $1,539 to $3,078 to your total bill.
Are payment plans available for hip replacement surgery in Texas?
Many Texas 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 $30,784 cost into monthly installments.
What should I look for in a Texas hip replacement surgery provider?
Focus on three things: the facility's hip replacement surgery case volume, its accreditation status, and the out-of-pocket cost at your insurance tier. Texas has both hospital and outpatient options — outpatient centers typically offer significant savings.
Can I save by getting hip replacement surgery in a neighboring state?
The math works out to about $1,600 in savings if you cross into Arkansas for hip replacement surgery ($29,184 average vs. $30,784 in Texas). The catch: you'll want a local doctor who can handle any post-op issues rather than driving back across state lines for complications.
Is hip replacement surgery covered under Texas's Medicaid program?
Medicaid in Texas 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 Texas

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 Texas'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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