Hip Replacement cost in South Korea (2026)
Hip Replacement in South Korea costs $11,900 to $21,400. That is the range across 297 hospital prices in our database; the typical price is $16,500. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 5 nights in hospital
- 90 days to full recovery
- 297 hospital prices
- 5 days visa processing
- 96% reported success rate
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Based on 297 hospital prices in South Korea.
Best hospitals for Hip Replacement in South Korea
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$5,241$5,241 – $7,862 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
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3 Chonnam National University Hwasun HospitalHwasun-gunFrom$11,735$11,735 – $20,591 2 doctors listed -
4 From$11,740$11,740 – $20,397 2 doctors listed -
5 From$11,741$11,741 – $20,105 4 doctors listed
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 85% $16,500
- Accommodation 8% $1,600
- Food 5% $1,050
- Local transport 1% $200
- Visa fees 1% $100
- Estimated total$19,500
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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South Korea vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 8,287 price records in the Medcasts database.
Reference prices outside our network: CareCredit (Synchrony) (2026); Spire Healthcare (2026)
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 5 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–4Stand and walk with a frame; physiotherapy and clot prevention.
- Weeks 2–6Walking with sticks; swelling and bruising settle.
- Weeks 6–12Walk unaided; return to desk work and driving.
- Months 3–6Strength and endurance return; low-impact exercise resumes.
Medical visa for South Korea
South Korea issues the C-3-3 Medical Treatment visa — 90 days, single or multiple entry, issued through Korean consulates or via designated medical-tourism facilitators (KTO-certified agencies). For oncology or complex surgery requiring >90 days, the G-1-10 category offers longer stays. One family attendant visa (C-3-3-1) per patient is standard.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About Hip Replacement
Hip replacement replaces a worn or damaged hip joint with a ball-and-socket implant. It is for people whose arthritis or injury causes pain and limited walking that other treatment has not controlled.
The surgeon removes the damaged head of the thigh bone and the worn surface of the socket, then fits a stem, a ball and a socket liner made from metal, ceramic or plastic. Implants may be cemented or uncemented. Surgery is done under spinal or general anaesthesia through a back, side or front approach, and takes about one to two hours.
Usually a good fit if
- Hip arthritis, avascular necrosis or damage from injury causing pain and stiffness.
- Pain not controlled by painkillers, injections or physiotherapy.
- Pain at night or limitations in walking, stairs and sleep.
- Fit enough for surgery and willing to follow rehabilitation.
May need to wait if
- Active hip infection or infection elsewhere.
- Uncontrolled medical conditions such as unstable heart disease or diabetes.
- Mild symptoms that still respond to non-surgical treatment.
- Severe bone loss or neurological problems that raise dislocation risk.
How to prepare
- Have hip X-rays and sometimes CT to plan implant size, and tell your surgeon about previous hip surgery.
- Review blood thinners, anti-inflammatories and diabetes medicines with your doctor; do not change them yourself.
- Treat dental problems and skin infections, and control diabetes and blood pressure before surgery.
- Practise using a walker or crutches and prepare raised seating at home.
- Plan clot prevention for the flight home and check fitness to fly.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Which approach will you use and why: anterior, lateral or posterior?
- Which implant and bearing do you use, and what is its track record?
- How many hip replacements do you do each year?
- What risks of dislocation, infection or leg-length difference apply?
- What movement precautions will I have?
- What follow-up and X-rays can I do at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No X-ray planning or discussion of implant choice.
- Using an implant with no long-term registry data.
- No clot prevention plan.
- No follow-up arrangement for X-rays.
Questions about Hip Replacement in South Korea
How much does Hip Replacement cost in South Korea in 2026?
Between $11,900 and $21,400 at most hospitals, with a typical price of $16,500. This is based on 297 hospital prices in South Korea in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is Hip Replacement cheaper in South Korea than in other countries?
South Korea ranks 6 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $8,260.
How long do I need to stay in South Korea?
Most patients spend about 5 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 90 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does a medical visa for South Korea take?
C-3-3 Medical Treatment Visa: processing takes about 5 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
How long will my hip replacement last?
Modern implants often last fifteen to twenty years or more, depending on age, weight and activity.
What are the risks?
Blood clots, infection, dislocation, leg-length difference, fracture and nerve irritation.
When can I drive?
Usually after about four to six weeks, if you can control the car and your surgeon agrees.
Will I set off airport security?
Possibly. Carry your implant card if you have one.