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Primary total knee replacement — India: What it costs and how long people wait

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Reported public wait:

England: Trauma and Orthopaedic Service (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 13.77 weeks — median waiting time, patients still on the public waiting list

Source: NHS England (Referral to Treatment) · Source period: August 2026 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=1 observations
What this figure covers

Scope: United Kingdom (England). Population: patients still on the public waiting list. Reported statistic: median waiting time. Shown as reported by the source.

n=1 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.

Specialty-level proxy, not a procedure waiting time. Incomplete consultant-led referral-to-treatment pathways at month end; includes diagnostics and appointments. Published NHS median/p92 are estimates from aggregate data; values are copied, never calculated from bins. One specialty is intentionally referenced by multiple basket items; do not count these as independent cohorts.

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England: Trauma and Orthopaedic Service (specialty-level wait, not a procedure-specific wait): 41.72 weeks — 92% of patients still on the public waiting list waited this long or less

Source: NHS England (Referral to Treatment) · Source period: August 2026 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=1 observations
What this figure covers

Scope: United Kingdom (England). Population: patients still on the public waiting list. Reported statistic: p92. Shown as reported by the source.

n=1 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.

Specialty-level proxy, not a procedure waiting time. Incomplete consultant-led referral-to-treatment pathways at month end; includes diagnostics and appointments. Published NHS median/p92 are estimates from aggregate data; values are copied, never calculated from bins. One specialty is intentionally referenced by multiple basket items; do not count these as independent cohorts.

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Methodology and exclusions

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Public care information · Guidance reviewed: 2026-10-15

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Cost to you:
  • Ramsay New Hall Hospital — Offers with full-episode scope unconfirmed: guide price from 16,665 GBP (2026-10-15) — Ramsay New Hall Hospital.
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India
Private published prices

Component onlypublished guide / approximate amount: 90,000 INR · 1 price series · n=1 observations

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Malaysia
Private published prices

Published package; check inclusionspublished amount: 25,000 MYR · 1 price series · n=1 observations

Price confirmed in writing by the clinic

Component onlypublished amount: 28,888 MYR · 1 price series · n=1 observations

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Poland
Private published prices

Published package; check inclusionsfrom: 27,900–29,900 PLN · 2 price series · n=2 observations

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Thailand
Private published prices

Component onlypublished guide / approximate amount: 310,000 THB · 1 price series · n=1 observations

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Reported public wait: No official figure available for this route.
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Official public tariff

Package A: Primary knee replacement

₹41,300 (2022): public PM-JAY treatment payment benchmark, not a self-pay patient price. Separately listed implants are excluded. ≈ 434.02 USD (median of converted observations) · BCE / ECB · 2026-10-14 · 1 INR = 0.010509 USD (cross rate from ECB euro reference rates)

Published range: 36,400–43,600 INR across 3 city-tier observations

Source: PM-JAY · Source period: 2022 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=3 observations
What this figure covers

Scope: India. Payer context: Public tariff. HBP 2022 city-tier procedure tariff; separately mapped implants are excluded; state amendments/accreditation incentives not applied. Source code: SB039A. The displayed figure is the median of the eligible published tariff cells.

n=3 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.

≈ 434.02 USD (median of converted observations) · BCE / ECB · 2026-10-14 · 1 INR = 0.010509 USD (cross rate from ECB euro reference rates)

Distribution across published observations, not patients: min 36,400 / p25 38,850 / median 41,300 / p75 42,450 / max 43,600 INR; n=3.

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What price has been published? (GD Hospital & Diabetes Institute — Kolkata — Total Knee Replacement (One Side); economy ward 5 days; implant excluded; 2026-10-15)

GD Hospital & Diabetes Institute — Kolkata: published guide price; revised rates may apply without prior information; economy ward eligibility and exclusions apply 90,000 INR ≈ 946.8 USD · BCE / ECB · 2026-10-15 · 1 INR = 0.01052 USD (cross rate from ECB euro reference rates). Payer context: [Component only] Components; not complete packages. Scope: GD Hospital & Diabetes Institute — Kolkata: Total Knee Replacement (One Side); economy ward 5 days; implant excluded. Source period: 2026-10-15. Captured: 2026-10-15. n=1. Episode equivalence unverified. Included in published price: Economy Package applicable for 5 Days stay in Economy Ward Only. Excluded / priced separately: Medicines exceeding the amount calculated within the estimate will be charged extra; Investigation, Consumables& Misc Charge will be charged extra; Implant cost will be charges extra; Patient staying above the stipulated days as mentioned in the estimate (depending on any extra findings/complications during the course of treatment); Bed Charge, Consultant’s Visits will be charged extra; In case of ICU; all expenses (including Bed Charge, Consultant’s fees; etc) will be charged extra; Blood (if required) will be charged extra; Special Instrument (if used) will be charged extra; Length of stay is calculated from the date/day of admission; Package not applicable for medically complicated cases; Package not applicable for privilege card holders; Above rates not applicable for Insurance patients; Advance booking amount is non refundable; Change in rates is at the discretion of the Management of GD Hospital without any prior information and thereafter the revised rates will be applicable. Source quote: “Total Knee Replacement (One Side), Package Price: Rs. 90,000/-”. Source: https://www.gdhospitals.org/adver/113097surgical-package.html

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Audit trail (1)Source: GD Hospital & Diabetes Institute — Kolkata

Official wait

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Price

What the public health system pays (official tariff)

41,300 INR median (typical range p25–p75: 38,850–42,450 INR across 3 observations)≈ 434.02 USD (median of converted observations) · BCE / ECB · 2026-10-14 · 1 INR = 0.010509 USD (cross rate from ECB euro reference rates)What India’s PM-JAY public insurance pays the hospitalPublic hospital package rate across 3 city tiers — excludes separately priced implants and state top-ups · Schedule: 2022Source: India National Health Authority (PM-JAY)
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CountrySummary and detail
Belgium
Public payment tariffs

Public doctor fee onlypublished amount: 782.34 EUR · 1 price series · n=1 observations

Wait: — Not in snapshot yetView figures and sources →
Brazil
Public payment tariffs

Public hospital / intervention tariff; check scopepublished amount: 5,622.68 BRL · 1 price series · n=1 observations

Wait: — Not in snapshot yetView figures and sources →
CanadaPrice: — Not in snapshot yetOfficial public wait: 4 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
Chile
Public payment tariffs

Public hospital / intervention tariff; check scopepublished amount: 6,529,650 CLP · 3 price series · n=3 observations

Official public wait: 4 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
DenmarkPrice: — Not in snapshot yetOfficial public wait: 3 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
SpainPrice: — Not in snapshot yetOfficial public wait: 1 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
FinlandPrice: — Not in snapshot yetOfficial public wait: 2 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
France
Public payment tariffs

Public hospital / intervention tariff; check scopepublished amount: 6,262.33 EUR · 1 price series · n=1 observations

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United Kingdom
Public payment tariffs

Public hospital / intervention tariff; check scopepublished amount: 7,396 GBP · 1 price series · n=1 observations

Private published prices

Scope not establishedguide price from (guide / approximate): 16,665 GBP · 1 price series · n=1 observations

Official public wait: 6 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
ItalyPrice: — Not in snapshot yetOfficial public wait: 2 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
Malaysia
Private published prices

Published package; check inclusionspublished amount: 25,000 MYR · 1 price series · n=1 observations

Price confirmed in writing by the clinic

Component onlypublished amount: 28,888 MYR · 1 price series · n=1 observations

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NorwayPrice: — Not in snapshot yetOfficial public wait: 2 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
New ZealandPrice: — Not in snapshot yetOfficial public wait: 4 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
Poland
Private published prices

Published package; check inclusionsfrom: 27,900–29,900 PLN · 2 price series · n=2 observations

Official public wait: 1 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
PortugalPrice: — Not in snapshot yetOfficial public wait: 4 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
SwedenPrice: — Not in snapshot yetOfficial public wait: 4 series; statistics, populations and periods in details.View figures and sources →
Thailand
Private published prices

Component onlypublished guide / approximate amount: 310,000 THB · 1 price series · n=1 observations

Wait: — Not in snapshot yetView figures and sources →
United States
Public payment tariffs

Public hospital / intervention tariff; check scopepublished amount: 13,116.76 USD · 1 price series · n=1 observations

Public doctor fee onlypublished amount: 1,039.69–1,443.34 USD · 1 price series · n=109 observations

Separate hospital and doctor payment schedules. Do not add together.Wait: — Not in snapshot yetView figures and sources →

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What price has been published? (SB039A; 2022)

₹41,300 (2022): public PM-JAY treatment payment benchmark, not a self-pay patient price. Separately listed implants are excluded. ≈ 434.02 USD (median of converted observations) · BCE / ECB · 2026-10-14 · 1 INR = 0.010509 USD (cross rate from ECB euro reference rates) Scope: HBP 2022 city-tier procedure tariff; separately mapped implants are excluded; state amendments/accreditation incentives not applied. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=3. Source: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3169779d3852b32ce8b1a1724dbf5217d/uploads/2024/06/20240619792610196.pdf.

What price has been published? (GD Hospital & Diabetes Institute — Kolkata — Total Knee Replacement (One Side); economy ward 5 days; implant excluded; 2026-10-15)

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@misc{carefare_health_index__index_knee_replacement_india,
  author = {{CareFare Global (SOFT DEV FZ LLC)}},
  title = {CareFare Global Health Index: Primary total knee replacement — India: What it costs and how long people wait},
  publisher = {CareFare Global Health Index},
  version = {1},
  date = {2026-10-15},
  url = {https://carefareglobal.com/index/knee-replacement/india},
  urldate = {YYYY-MM-DD},
  note = {Evidence capture cutoff: 2026-10-15. Fill in urldate before reuse; cite also the original source and source period.}
}

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