In certain situations, Original Medicare (Parts A and B) may help pay some of the costs of knee replacement surgery.
Let’s explore some important details and potential costs of this procedure.
In certain situations, Original Medicare (Parts A and B) may help pay some of the costs of knee replacement surgery.
Let’s explore some important details and potential costs of this procedure.
Original Medicare only helps pay for surgical procedures that are medically necessary. Your doctor would need to determine that your knee surgery is medically necessary.
Personal factors that can impact the cost include:
Medical factors that can affect the cost include:
You’ll likely have to pay a deductible, coinsurance and/or copayments for your surgery, but here’s what Original Medicare may cover:
Note: You can also contact Medicare directly to learn what knee replacement surgery costs may be covered in your situation. You can reach Medicare at 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227, TTY: 877-486-2048).
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