How much does ACL surgery cost?
Before you ask that question, however, you should first ask, do I need ACL reconstruction? Athletes in sports such as cycling, running and crew rowing may not need an intact ACL in order to continue to compete. On the other hand, for high impact sports such as football, soccer and basketball, which are particularly hard on the knee, then ACL repair is probably a must. The surgery also carries the risk of complications such as infection, stiffness and difficulty returning to full functioning. It is also not 100% effective, since some people who undergo the surgery do not see any improvement. So how much does ACL surgery cost? If you have no insurance, then the full cost of the reconstruction, including the surgeon’s fee, hospital costs and anesthesia, will run to less than $20,000 to around $50,000. If the surgery is covered by insurance, however, the patient will only have to shoulder out-of-pocket costs of $800 to $3,000, which may include the hospital admission fee and co-pays for do
