Total knee arthroplasty vs Total hip arthroplasty
Side-by-side cost comparison of CPT 27447 and CPT 27130 (0% difference)
CPT 27447
Total knee arthroplasty
CategorySurgery - Musculoskeletal
Body SystemMusculoskeletal
Total RVU34.71
Medicare Rate$1,159
CPT 27130
Total hip arthroplasty
CategorySurgery - Musculoskeletal
Body SystemMusculoskeletal
Total RVU34.79
Medicare Rate$1,162
Cost Comparison by Setting
Medicare Facility CMS PFS 2026 national facility rate
27447
$1,159
27130
$1,162
Medicare Non-Facility CMS PFS 2026 non-facility (office) rate
27447
$1,159
27130
$1,162
Hospital Outpatient (OPPS) CMS OPPS hospital outpatient rate
27447
27130
Ambulatory Surgery Center CMS ASC surgery center rate
27447
27130
Est. Commercial (Low) Estimated commercial insurance (150% Medicare)
27447
$1,739
27130
$1,743
Est. Commercial (High) Estimated commercial insurance (250% Medicare)
27447
$2,898
27130
$2,905
Which One Do You Need?
CPT 27447: Total knee arthroplasty
This is the lower-cost option in the Surgery - Musculoskeletal category. It is a less complex procedure (lower RVU) typically requiring less time or fewer resources.
CPT 27130: Total hip arthroplasty
This is the higher-cost option in the Surgery - Musculoskeletal category. It is a more complex procedure (higher RVU) requiring more physician work, time, or resources.
Your doctor determines which CPT code applies based on the specific clinical situation. This comparison is for informational purposes to help you understand the cost differences.