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Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Mississippi (2026)

11.5% below average — strong value for knee replacement surgery · MS

Mississippi Average
$30,975
▼ -11.5% below national
Typical Range
$17,700 – $44,250
National avg: $35,000
Editorial view of Mississippi
Regional Pricing Confidence
84% Confidence Index
The Mississippi Market

What Drives Pricing Here

Three factors explain most of why knee replacement surgery costs what it does in Mississippi.

Regional Price Parity

Mississippi's cost-of-living index sits at 88.5 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

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

Vs. National Benchmark

At -11.5% below the national average ($35,000), Mississippi is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.

State Context

Knee Replacement Surgery in Mississippi: What to Know

Mississippi offers excellent options for knee replacement surgery. Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, ranked #1 in the state, is "High Performing" for knee replacement. Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg and Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center utilize advanced robotic technologies like Mako and ROSA for precision. For outpatient convenience, OrthoSouth in Southaven offers same-day discharge with the CORI robotic system.

To potentially lower your costs, consider an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) over an outpatient hospital, which can offer significant savings. Capital Ortho's facility in Flowood, for example, pioneered partial knee replacements using NAVIO robotic technology in a freestanding setting. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Mississippi

Knee Replacement Surgery costs significantly less in Mississippi than most of the country. This is how the typical bill is structured.

Facility Fee

OR time and hospital staffing

$6,504 - $12,080

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$6,504 - $12,080

Implants & Supplies

$3,251 - $6,040

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$3,251 - $6,040

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$2,168 - $4,027

Total Estimated Cost

Mississippi all-in range

$17,700 – $44,250

Financing Options

Many Mississippi clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $30,975 looks like:

$1,291/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 Mississippi's regional price parity (88.5). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Mississippi

You can get knee replacement surgery at hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers across Mississippi. The table below shows real negotiated rates from CMS Medicare data — not sticker prices.

Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Forrest General Hospital Hattiesburg $11,100 $9,500 468
Merit Health River Oaks Flowood $11,315 $9,710 322
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport Gulfport $11,148 $9,559 303
North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo $12,227 $10,627 250
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital Jackson $11,423 $9,822 249
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms Oxford $11,379 $9,779 163
Ochsner Rush Hospital Meridian $10,780 $9,180 130
Singing River Health System Pascagoula $10,879 $9,278 101
Magnolia Regional Health Center Corinth $11,100 $9,500 86
University Of Mississippi Med Center Jackson $11,119 $9,519 84
Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Forrest General Hospital Hattiesburg $13,358 $10,407 133
Merit Health River Oaks Flowood $13,601 $11,327 111
Magnolia Regional Health Center Corinth $13,937 $11,904 74
Singing River Health System Pascagoula $12,310 $10,927 59
Anderson Regional Medical Center Meridian $12,373 $10,144 51
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Jackson $12,325 $9,753 43
University Of Mississippi Med Center Jackson $18,789 $15,873 40
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital Jackson $12,565 $11,207 38
South Central Reg Med Ctr Laurel $12,834 $10,628 33
Greenwood Leflore Hospital Greenwood $12,914 $11,314 26
Regional Comparison

Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Nearby States

Compared to surrounding states, Mississippi is the most affordable option for knee replacement surgery.

Common Questions

Expert Answers for Mississippi Patients

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

Compare Mississippi with any other state

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

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What should I expect to pay for knee replacement surgery in Mississippi?
Mississippi patients pay an average of $30,975 for knee replacement surgery. Quotes from individual providers generally fall between $17,700 and $44,250, with facility fees and surgeon experience accounting for most of the variation.
How can Mississippi offer lower knee replacement surgery prices?
Lower operating costs are the main driver. Mississippi has a price parity index of 88.5, which means medical practices spend less on rent, staff, and utilities — savings that translate directly into 11.5% lower knee replacement surgery pricing for patients.
Will my health insurance pay for knee replacement surgery?
Most insurance plans cover knee replacement surgery when it's deemed medically necessary. You'll typically need pre-authorization from your insurer, and staying in-network with a Mississippi provider will minimize your out-of-pocket share.
When can I return to work after knee replacement surgery?
Full recovery from knee replacement surgery runs 42 to 120 days on average. Desk workers can often return sooner, while physically demanding jobs require the full recovery window. In Mississippi, medications and follow-up appointments typically run $929 to $2,478 beyond the base procedure cost.
What payment options exist for knee replacement surgery in Mississippi?
You have several options to cover the $30,975 average in Mississippi. Third-party financing (CareCredit, Alphaeon) offers 0% intro APR periods up to 24 months. Many surgeons also accept direct payment plans or offer discounts of 10-20% for paying in full upfront.
How do I compare knee replacement surgery facilities in Mississippi?
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 Mississippi, check whether an outpatient surgery center can perform your knee replacement surgery — ASCs typically charge 30-50% less than hospitals for the same procedure.
Is cheaper knee replacement surgery in Mississippi lower quality?
Lower prices in Mississippi don't signal lower quality. The savings come from the state's overall cost structure, not from differences in medical training or standards. Look for board-certified surgeons with strong case volumes regardless of what state you're in.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate knee replacement surgery costs in Mississippi

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 Mississippi'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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