[Stoat]

She has taken out a loan of eight thousand pounds (sixteen thousand dollars) to have the operation abroad.

 

I hope she is not thinking of coming to the US for surgery.Sixteen thousand dollars would not go far here.

Although I normally would tend to agree, my curiosity got the better of me and I did a minimal search for "cost hip replacement surgery USA" and I got this hit, among others:

Hip Replacement Surgery FAQs

"How much does a hip implant cost? Is it covered by insurance?

The cost of a total hip implant varies, depending on the type of implant used. Typically, a total hip procedure includes four major implant components and the total implant price ranges from $4000 to $6000 (USD). 

In most countries, the hospital purchases the implant and includes it as part of the total cost for the surgery.

Standard total hip replacement surgery is generally covered by most insurance plans. You will need to check with your particular healthcare plan for details."

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I was surprised at the low cost and had expected double this amount, but I'm guessing that it's low because hip replacement surgeries have been commonly done since the 1970's and it's really quite a routine operation with few complications.

In fact, the website that I referenced is a company that assists overseas customers in coming to the USA for hip replacements!

She has taken out a loan of eight thousand pounds (sixteen thousand dollars) to have the operation abroad.

 

I hope she is not thinking of coming to the US for surgery.Sixteen thousand dollars would not go far here.

[freeangel]

“hip implant cost”

I think that may just be for the “hardware”. Dr. and hospital bills, therapy, etc. would add on a whole lot more. Take into account the “extra” hospitalization and rehab costs costs for an obese atient—not to mention the the increase in probable complications for these patients and the costs become huge.

[holyscroller]

My husband’s doctor billed our insurance company (Secure Horizons) $55,000 for my husband’s hip replacement. He screwed up and made the leg too short and had to re-do the operation. He charged another $55,000 to put in another longer device. The leg is STILL too short and there’s a limit to how many times it can be done. However as with a lawyer who loses a case, he still gets paid, and so does a doctor who botches a job.

[Churchillspirit]

Very interesting research.

I can only imagine that the quote of $4000 to $6000 is only for the actual hip. It's the extras that mount up - anesthetist, post op. care, hospital stay; pain meds. etc.

I think there is at least one zero missing from that figure of $6000.

However, if it is correct, please share your source as I have a friend about to have both hips replaced and she would love to have the jobs done for $12,000.

FRegards,