ACL Reconstruction Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee.
$14,000
National Avg Cost
$11,200
Medicare Pays
$2,800
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
ACL Reconstruction Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $17,085 | $13,668 | $3,417 |
| 2 | Colorado | $17,035 | $13,628 | $3,407 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $16,864 | $13,491 | $3,373 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $16,754 | $13,404 | $3,351 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $16,525 | $13,220 | $3,305 |
| 6 | Georgia | $16,317 | $13,053 | $3,263 |
| 7 | Arizona | $16,227 | $12,981 | $3,245 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $16,165 | $12,932 | $3,233 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $16,015 | $12,812 | $3,203 |
| 10 | Nevada | $16,000 | $12,800 | $3,200 |
| 11 | Texas | $15,962 | $12,770 | $3,192 |
| 12 | Maine | $15,773 | $12,618 | $3,155 |
| 13 | Oregon | $15,753 | $12,603 | $3,151 |
| 14 | Illinois | $15,538 | $12,431 | $3,108 |
| 15 | Idaho | $14,968 | $11,974 | $2,994 |
| 16 | Washington | $14,960 | $11,968 | $2,992 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $14,936 | $11,949 | $2,987 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $14,782 | $11,826 | $2,956 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $14,608 | $11,687 | $2,922 |
| 20 | Kansas | $14,271 | $11,417 | $2,854 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $14,213 | $11,371 | $2,843 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $14,062 | $11,250 | $2,812 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $14,024 | $11,219 | $2,805 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $13,924 | $11,139 | $2,785 |
| 25 | Maryland | $13,465 | $10,772 | $2,693 |
| 26 | Florida | $13,250 | $10,600 | $2,650 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $13,217 | $10,574 | $2,643 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $12,922 | $10,338 | $2,584 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $12,837 | $10,269 | $2,567 |
| 30 | New York | $12,699 | $10,159 | $2,540 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $12,666 | $10,133 | $2,533 |
| 32 | Indiana | $12,651 | $10,121 | $2,530 |
| 33 | Virginia | $12,526 | $10,021 | $2,505 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $12,506 | $10,005 | $2,501 |
| 35 | Alabama | $12,241 | $9,793 | $2,448 |
| 36 | Delaware | $12,044 | $9,635 | $2,409 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $11,893 | $9,514 | $2,379 |
| 38 | Utah | $11,832 | $9,465 | $2,366 |
| 39 | Massachusetts | $11,498 | $9,198 | $2,300 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $11,424 | $9,139 | $2,285 |
| 41 | Ohio | $11,359 | $9,087 | $2,272 |
| 42 | Michigan | $11,306 | $9,045 | $2,261 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $11,244 | $8,995 | $2,249 |
| 44 | Missouri | $11,147 | $8,918 | $2,229 |
| 45 | California | $11,114 | $8,892 | $2,223 |
| 46 | Alaska | $10,997 | $8,798 | $2,199 |
| 47 | Iowa | $10,891 | $8,713 | $2,178 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $10,843 | $8,674 | $2,169 |
| 49 | Montana | $10,735 | $8,588 | $2,147 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $10,670 | $8,536 | $2,134 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a ACL Reconstruction cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for ACL Reconstruction is $14,000. Medicare typically pays $11,200, leaving a patient responsibility of $2,800.
Does Medicare cover ACL Reconstruction?
Yes, Medicare covers ACL Reconstruction. The average Medicare payment is $11,200 out of a total cost of $14,000.
What category is ACL Reconstruction?
ACL Reconstruction is classified as a hospital procedure.