How much does joint replacement surgery cost?

Answer

A hip or knee replacement would cost around $20,00o in the US.

It is about $AU32.000 in Australia. for an elbow replacement if you are paying for it. Otherwise It only costs the initial fee to see the surgeon $AU180,00 you have the operation for free, another visit to get the stitches out a week later $au110.00, and another visit six weeks after that $AU180.00. If you have a health care card as a result of being unemployed disabled or are on the pension these fees are entirely covered otherwise there is a partial rebate on the doctors fees.