Kolkata: government and private prices for a unilateral (one knee) total knee replacement, with the source and last-checked date for every figure.
Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 4,00,000
Rs 900 to Rs 8,000 at SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata (estimate)
3 October 2026
Knee Replacement price in Kolkata: government vs private
Prices are for a unilateral (one knee) total knee replacement. Government hospitals charge less but usually have waiting lists. Where a hospital does not publish its rate we say so, and any estimate is labelled.
| Where | Price | What it includes | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata Subsidised, longer wait SSKM does not publish a knee replacement charge online. The estimate spans operation charges published by other government hospitals; the implant is extra. Basis: SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata publishes no rate online. Range = lowest to highest published charge for this test at 4 government rate lists we checked: AIIMS Nagpur; AIIMS New Delhi; King George's Medical University; SMIMER – Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research. |
Rs 900 to Rs 8,000 | Range of published government charges elsewhere; consumables and implants may be extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| Private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Kolkata (typical) Our estimate; not a quote from any hospital. Basis: Previous modelled range kept: internally consistent; no published private price found for this test in Kolkata to check it against. |
Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 4,00,000 | Base procedure; items listed under "what a quote leaves out" are extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| CGHS rate: Tier I city, NABH hospital Reference rate TKR package EXCLUDING the implant, semi-private ward. CGHS pays the implant separately up to its ceiling. Non-NABH hospitals: Rs 1,29,200 (published tariff). |
Rs 1,52,000 | Package (semi-private ward) per OM Annexure-II: all-inclusive lump sum incl. accommodation, diet, anaesthesia, OT, surgeon fee, medicines/consumables, nursing, routine investigations; implants (lenses, stents, meshes, valves) reimbursed extra at CGHS ceiling rates. TKR implant components reimbursed separately at CGHS ceiling rates (codes IMOR22-IMOR32). | Published tariff CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in |
| Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY package (HBP 2.2) Scheme Free for eligible families at empanelled hospitals; this is what the scheme pays the hospital. From the 2021 HBP 2.2 package list; the current master could not be retrieved. |
Rs 80,000 | Procedure 25,000 + 'Implant for Total Knee Replacement – 55000' | Published tariff State Health Agency Punjab – 'Health Benefit Package (HBP 2.2)' PDF (AB PM-JAY national package master as circulated) |
Knee Replacement cost in Kolkata by type
Our estimates by type of total knee replacement in Kolkata. These are modelled ranges, not quotes.
| Type | Private price in Kolkata | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Knee Replacement (TKR) | Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 4,00,000 | Estimate |
| Partial Knee Replacement (Unicompartmental) | Rs 1,20,000 to Rs 3,00,000 | Estimate |
| Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement | Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 5,00,000 | Estimate |
| Bilateral Knee Replacement (Both knees) | Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 7,00,000 | Estimate |
| Knee Revision Surgery | Rs 2,50,000 to Rs 6,00,000 | Estimate |
| Computer-Navigated TKR | Rs 2,00,000 to Rs 4,00,000 | Estimate |
What a total knee replacement quote often leaves out
- The implant, which can be quoted separately and varies by brand and material
- Room category, which changes the whole package
- Physiotherapy after discharge
- Walker, medicines and follow-up X-rays
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive quote in writing before the procedure.
Where total knee replacement is done in Kolkata
Private hospitals and centres in Kolkata include AMRI Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Peerless Hospital and Belle Vue Clinic. We list them so you know where to ask. We have not found published prices from them unless they appear in the table above, and we do not rank or recommend any of them.
Prices & sources
Last checked: 3 October 2026. We re-check published tariffs at least every six months and correct errors when they are reported. See how we research prices and our data sources.
- WhatsTheCost estimate · Estimate · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Published tariff, document dated 2025-10-03 · checked 3 October 2026
- State Health Agency Punjab – 'Health Benefit Package (HBP 2.2)' PDF (AB PM-JAY national package master as circulated) · Published tariff, document dated 2021 (HBP 2.1/2.2; undated) · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Published tariff, document dated 2025-10-03 · checked 3 October 2026
- NPPA knee-implant ceiling prices (S.O. 3869(E), 10.09.2024) as quoted by CARE Hospitals · Quote, document dated 2024-09-10 · checked 3 October 2026
Frequently asked questions: Knee Replacement cost in Kolkata
How much does a total knee replacement cost in Kolkata in 2026?
For a unilateral (one knee) total knee replacement, private hospitals and centres in Kolkata charge about Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 4,00,000 (our estimate). Government option: SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata, Rs 900 to Rs 8,000 (estimate). The type of study and add-ons such as contrast, sedation, implants or biopsy change the final bill.
Where is a total knee replacement cheapest in Kolkata?
None of the facilities in the table publishes its price for this online, so we cannot name the cheapest. Government hospitals elsewhere publish rates of Rs 900 to Rs 8,000 for this, well below our private estimate of Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 4,00,000. Ask the government hospital for its rate and waiting time, and get written quotes from two or three private centres.
What does a total knee replacement cost at SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata?
SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R), Kolkata does not publish this rate online. SSKM does not publish a knee replacement charge online. The estimate spans operation charges published by other government hospitals; the implant is extra. Call the hospital’s billing or radiology desk to confirm the current charge and waiting time.
What are the NPPA ceiling prices for knee implants?
Examples from the NPPA order: cobalt-chromium femoral component Rs 32,064 (quote), cobalt-chromium tibial component Rs 22,614 (quote), patella Rs 5,444 (quote). The order has been extended to 15 November 2026. Ask the hospital for the component list and compare.
Is the knee implant price controlled?
Yes. NPPA fixes ceiling prices for knee implant components (the current order runs to 15 November 2026). Hospitals must show the implant price separately; ask for the component list and compare it with the ceiling.
Does insurance or Ayushman Bharat cover it?
Health insurance usually pays when the procedure is part of a hospital admission or an approved day-care claim; purely outpatient tests depend on your policy’s OPD cover. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers listed packages at empanelled hospitals for eligible families, and diagnostic scans are generally paid as part of an admitted package rather than as standalone outpatient tests. Ask the hospital’s insurance or scheme desk before the procedure, not at billing.
Disclaimer: This page explains prices for general information and education. It is not medical advice and does not recommend any hospital, centre or doctor. Figures marked Estimate are our modelled ranges, not quotes. Published tariffs can change without notice, and the final bill depends on your case. Confirm the current price with the facility and ask a qualified doctor which test or treatment you need.