Knee
How Much Does Knee Ligament Tears (ACL/MCL/PCL) Treatment Cost?
Tears of the anterior cruciate, medial collateral, or posterior cruciate ligaments. Dashboard impact injuries are a common mechanism in frontal collisions.
Mild
$3.0K — $8.0K
Moderate
$8.0K — $25K
Severe
$25K — $60K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$3,131 — $5,218
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
1 procedures$119 — $199
Mri jnt of lwr extre w/o dye
CPT 73721 Once
$119 — $199
Medicare: $80
Emergency Care
2 procedures$232 — $387
X-ray exam of knee 1 or 2
CPT 73560 Once
$20 — $33
Medicare: $13
Emergency department visit - moderate-high complexity
CPT 99284 Once
$212 — $353
Medicare: $141
Rehabilitation
2 procedures$1,659 — $2,766
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110 x36 3x/week x 12 weeks
$1,118 — $1,863
Medicare: $21
Therapeutic activities, each 15 minutes
CPT 97530 x18 3x/week x 6 weeks
$542 — $903
Medicare: $20
Surgery
2 procedures$1,120 — $1,867
Ligamentous reconstruction (ACL), knee
CPT 27427 Once
$1,120 — $1,867
Medicare: $747
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy
CPT 29881 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
S83.511AS83.512AS83.401AS83.402AS83.201AS83.202AM23.611M23.612
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Knee Ligament Tears (ACL/MCL/PCL) treatment cost?
Treatment for Knee Ligament Tears (ACL/MCL/PCL) typically costs $8.0K — $25K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Knee Ligament Tears (ACL/MCL/PCL) treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Knee Ligament Tears (ACL/MCL/PCL). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.