Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal
How Much Does ACL Tear Treatment Cost?
An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear is a common knee injury, especially in athletes. The ACL is one of the key ligaments that stabilize the knee joint. Most complete tears require surgical reconstruction followed by months of rehabilitation.
Mild
$2.0K — $5.0K
Moderate
$20K — $40K
Severe
$35K — $70K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$3,431 — $5,719
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
10 procedures$3,431 — $5,719
Ligamentous reconstruction (ACL), knee
CPT 27427
$1,120 — $1,867
Medicare: $747
Arthrs knee dx w/wo syn bx
CPT 29870
$600 — $1,000
Medicare: $400
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy
CPT 29881
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Arthrs aid acl rpr/agmntj
CPT 29888
$1,334 — $2,224
Medicare: $889
X-ray exam of knee 1 or 2
CPT 73560
$20 — $33
Medicare: $13
Mri jnt of lwr extre w/o dye
CPT 73721
$119 — $199
Medicare: $80
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
$30 — $49
Medicare: $20
$147 — $244
Medicare: $98
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ACL Tear treatment cost?
Treatment for ACL Tear typically costs $20K — $40K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover ACL Tear treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for ACL Tear. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.