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Archive Home > 2013 > February > 12 > Cost of a new hip? It varies greatly, and many hospitals are unsure

Cost of a new hip? It varies greatly, and many hospitals are unsure

By Lindsey Tanner • The Associated Press / The Bulletin
February 12, 2013

Want to know how much a hip replacement will cost? Many hospitals won’t be able to tell you, at least not right away — if at all. And if you shop around and find centers that can quote a price, the amounts could vary astronomically, a study found.

Routine hip replacement surgery on a healthy....

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