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Kneecap Resurfacing With An Implant

Wyoming rates for HCPCS 27438

Resurfaces the back of the kneecap, replacing the worn surface with an implant that glides against the groove of the thigh bone. The rest of the knee joint is left alone. It is done for pain at the front of the knee coming from a badly worn kneecap surface.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $11,220 · 10th to 90th $6,918 to $26,303
$10K$20Kfacility $11,220

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,220.18
Median
$11,220.18
Typical High
$11,220.18
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,918.31
Median
$25,703.96
Typical High
$26,302.68