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Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Wyoming (2026)

Below-average pricing · Regional price parity: 94.5 · WY

Wyoming Average
$30,240
▼ -5.5% below national
Typical Range
$18,900 – $47,250
National avg: $32,000
Editorial view of Wyoming
Regional Pricing Confidence
87% Confidence Index
The Wyoming Market

What Drives Pricing Here

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

Regional Price Parity

Wyoming's cost-of-living index sits at 94.5 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

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

Vs. National Benchmark

At -5.5% below the national average ($32,000), Wyoming is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.

State Context

Hip Replacement Surgery in Wyoming: What to Know

Wyoming offers several advanced options for hip replacement surgery. For instance, Evanston Regional Hospital provides robotic technology for total hip replacements, serving Southwestern Wyoming and even Park City, Utah. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was also an early adopter of MAKOplasty® robotic arm assistance. If you're seeking a minimally invasive approach, Casper Orthopedics offers anterior hip replacement, while Teton Orthopaedics in Riverton specializes in the posterior approach.

Considering Wyoming's medical infrastructure, you might find it beneficial to explore outpatient options like Wyoming Orthopedics & Spine in Gillette, performing same-day hip replacements at Powder River Surgery Center. For more specialized care or potentially lower costs, traveling to major medical centers in neighboring states like Denver, Salt Lake City, or Billings is a common and viable option for many Wyoming residents. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Wyoming

You'll pay a bit less for hip replacement surgery in Wyoming compared to the national average. Here's how costs are distributed.

Facility Fee

OR time and hospital staffing

$6,350 - $11,794

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$6,350 - $11,794

Implants & Supplies

$3,175 - $5,897

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$3,175 - $5,897

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$2,117 - $3,931

Total Estimated Cost

Wyoming all-in range

$18,900 – $47,250

Financing Options

Many Wyoming clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $30,240 looks like:

$1,260/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 Wyoming's regional price parity (94.5). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Wyoming

Wyoming 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
St Johns Medical Center Jackson $6,971 $5,554 94
Summit Medical Center Casper $6,383 $5,086 64
Sheridan Memorial Hospital Sheridan $6,971 $5,554 57
Campbell County Memorial Hospital Gillette $6,971 $5,554 50
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cheyenne $6,790 $5,366 50
Ivinson Memorial Hospital Laramie $6,685 $5,296 36
Sagewest Health Care Riverton $6,812 $5,395 35
Wyoming Medical Center Casper $6,768 $5,344 27
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County Rock Springs $6,679 $5,262 19
Evanston Regional Hospital Evanston $6,971 $5,554 16
Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cheyenne $22,951 $21,491 47
Wyoming Medical Center Casper $18,886 $17,521 35
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cheyenne $29,528 $28,124 16
Wyoming Medical Center Casper $28,494 $27,094 15
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cheyenne $18,684 $14,395 12
St Johns Medical Center Jackson $31,391 $22,527 12
Regional Comparison

Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in Nearby States

Compared to surrounding states, Wyoming is the most affordable option for hip replacement surgery.

Common Questions

Expert Answers for Wyoming Patients

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

Compare Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
In Wyoming, hip replacement surgery runs about $30,240 on average. Most patients pay between $18,900 and $47,250, with the final price shaped by your choice of surgeon, facility type, and procedure complexity.
Will my health insurance pay for hip replacement surgery?
Most insurance plans cover hip replacement surgery when it's deemed medically necessary. You'll typically need pre-authorization from your insurer, and staying in-network with a Wyoming provider will minimize your out-of-pocket share.
What's the recovery time for hip replacement surgery?
Most Wyoming patients need 28 to 90 days to fully recover from hip replacement surgery. Your surgeon will schedule follow-ups during this window to monitor healing. At Wyoming's cost of living (RPP 94.5), lost wages during recovery can be a significant hidden cost — budget for that alongside the procedure itself.
What payment options exist for hip replacement surgery in Wyoming?
Financing hip replacement surgery in Wyoming 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.
How do I compare hip replacement surgery facilities in Wyoming?
Start with case volume — facilities that perform more procedures generally have better outcomes. In Wyoming, also compare hospital vs. ambulatory surgery center pricing (ASCs can be 30-50% cheaper) and check whether your insurance network includes the facility.
Can Medicaid help pay for hip replacement surgery in Wyoming?
Medicaid in Wyoming 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.
Is hip replacement surgery eligible for HSA/FSA funds?
Yes — and it's worth doing. Paying for hip replacement surgery through your HSA or FSA in Wyoming means the $30,240 comes out of pre-tax earnings. Depending on your bracket, that's $6,048 to $10,584 you keep that would otherwise go to taxes. Just save your itemized receipts.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate hip replacement surgery costs in Wyoming

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 Wyoming'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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