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Cost of hip arthroscopy in Washington

The average cash price for hip arthroscopy care in Washington is $6,529 at a surgery center versus $10,947 at an outpatient hospital. While a surgery center may offer fewer complimentary services, and may not have the full range of support services that outpatient hospital provides, it may still be worth the (40%) you'd save when comparing the cost of hip arthroscopy performed at an outpatient hospital. Read More

Average cash price in Washington

surgery center $6,529 outpatient hospital $10,947

A common hip arthroscopy at surgery center facility in Washington includes

	Units	Avg Cash price
Provider
Orthopedic surgeon visit provider fee First time visit Standard	1	$147
Provider fee to remove hip joint lining or socket cartilage using endoscope Standard Standard	1	$1,179
Facility
Surgery center fee to remove hip joint lining or socket cartilage using endoscope Standard Standard	1	$3,898
Imaging
Radiology fee for MRI of hip, knee, or ankle joint Standard Standard	1	$356
Radiology fee for x-ray of hip with pelvis 1 view Standard	1	$50
Prescriptions
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN Standard Standard	30	$18
Equipment
Non-wood underarm crutches Pair Standard	1	$72
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist fee to be "put under" for procedure Level 2 Standard	1	$149
Anesthesiologist time to be "put under" for procedure Per minute Standard	297	$661
Total average cash price		$6,528.89

A common hip arthroscopy at outpatient hospital facility in Washington includes

	Units	Avg Cash price
Provider
Orthopedic surgeon visit provider fee First time visit Standard	1	$147
Provider fee to remove hip joint lining or socket cartilage using endoscope Standard Standard	1	$1,179
Facility
Outpatient Hospital fee to remove hip joint lining or socket cartilage using endoscope level 4 Standard	1	$8,316
Imaging
Radiology fee for MRI of hip, knee, or ankle joint Standard Standard	1	$356
Radiology fee for x-ray of hip with pelvis 1 view Standard	1	$50
Prescriptions
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN Standard Standard	30	$18
Equipment
Non-wood underarm crutches Pair Standard	1	$72
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist fee to be "put under" for procedure Level 2 Standard	1	$149
Anesthesiologist time to be "put under" for procedure Per minute Standard	297	$661
Total average cash price		$10,946.86

What is a hip arthroscopy?

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Minimally invasive techniques allow for smaller incisions and a shorter recovery period than traditional surgeries. During hip arthroscopy, tiny fiber-optic tools and a camera are used to see the hip joint and perform the surgery.

Hip arthroscopy is used to diagnose hip problems and treat various hip issues. Common injuries and problems that hip arthroscopy are used for include:

Hip impingement
Hip dysplasia
Synovitis
Loose bodies
Hip joint infection
Labral tears
Snapping hip syndromes

Who is a candidate for hip arthroscopy?

Before a hip arthroscopy, your healthcare provider will examine your hip and the motion of your joint. You may have tests like an x-ray, CT scan, or MRI. If you continue to have hip pain despite nonsurgical treatment with physical therapy, medications, and joint injections, hip arthroscopy may be the next step.

Is hip arthroscopy worth it?

Hip arthroscopy can be worth it if you’ve already exhausted non-surgical options and continue to have hip pain. In many cases, non-surgical treatment will resolve hip problems, and surgery is not needed. Working closely with your doctor can help you decide if hip arthroscopy is the best option for you.

Is arthroscopic hip surgery painful?

You will have some discomfort at the site of the surgical incisions after your hip arthroscopy. Your doctor will prescribe pain medication that will make the pain manageable. Often the hip pain that was present before the surgery is immediately resolved after the hip arthroscopy.

How long is recovery after hip arthroscopy?

Hip arthroscopy is often performed as an outpatient procedure. This means you’ll be able to return home the same day as your surgery. You’ll be monitored for several hours after surgery and then released to go home and rest. You will need someone to drive you home after your surgery and stay with you for at least the first night. Expect to use crutches for one to two weeks after the surgery. You’ll also attend physical therapy for at least six weeks. It may take three to six months until you can perform physical activity without experiencing any pain.

Can you sit or walk after hip arthroscopy?

You will use crutches or a walker for one to two weeks after hip arthroscopy. You will be able to sit but need to avoid sitting on low surfaces that flex your hip more than 90 degrees. Other things to avoid after hip arthroscopy include:

Pivoting over the hip you had surgery on
Crossing your legs with your ankle on your knee
Lifting the leg straight up

Can you sit on the toilet after a hip arthroscopy?

You can sit on a toilet after hip arthroscopy as long as your hip does not flex more than 90 degrees while sitting. If your toilet seat is low, you may have problems getting up and down. In this case, using a riser designed to elevate the toilet seat will help you avoid discomfort or flexing the hip too much.

About the hip arthroscopy Average Cash Prices

This procedure is most commonly performed at either a surgery center or an outpatient hospital.

Surgery centers, also known as ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), are independent, licensed medical facilities that are governed by distinct regulatory requirements compared with a hospital. Procedures performed at an ASCs are often less expensive than when they are performed at an outpatient hospital, but they typically offer fewer complimentary services, and may not have the full-range of support services that a hospital provides.

Outpatient facilities are outpatient departments or clinics that may be within or next to a hospital, but is owned and run by the affiliated hospital. These facilities can perform surgical treatments and procedures that do not require an overnight stay. Procedures performed at an outpatient hospital are often more expensive than when they are performed in an ambulatory surgery center, but outpatient hospitals may offer more complimentary and support services for patients because they are connected to the hospital system.