Dr Tarandeep Singh Gill — MS Ortho, MCh Ortho
Director – Joint Replacement & Robotic Surgery · RoboLens FT3D Pioneer · Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali
Cost is usually the third or fourth question in a surgical consultation, not the first. But it’s the question patients often research most before they arrive. Here is a direct answer, without the usual hedging.
What FT3D Knee Resurfacing Costs at Max Hospital Mohali
FT3D knee resurfacing at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali typically costs in the range of ₹2 to ₹3.5 lakh per knee for the procedure itself. The total cost — including hospitalisation, anaesthesia, physiotherapy, and implant — varies based on the extent of resurfacing needed (one compartment vs two) and the specific implant selected.
For comparison, a total knee replacement at the same centre runs approximately ₹2.5 to ₹4 lakh. Resurfacing is generally at the lower end of this range for single-compartment cases. Bilateral resurfacing (both knees in one procedure) has a different cost structure — ask for a combined estimate from the billing team.
What the Cost Includes
The standard package at Max Hospital Mohali covers: surgeon’s fee, anaesthesiologist’s fee, 3-day hospital stay (standard ward), implant components, physiotherapy during the hospital stay, and post-operative medication for the first week. What it typically doesn’t include in the base package: pre-operative blood work (if done at Max, this adds ₹3,000–5,000), and outpatient physiotherapy sessions after discharge.
One cost that’s not on this list: the pre-operative CT scan. RoboLens FT3D doesn’t require one. This saves both the scan cost (₹5,000–8,000 for a knee protocol CT at most centres) and the time cost of scheduling it separately.
Insurance Coverage
Most major insurance plans cover knee resurfacing under the same category as knee replacement. Max Hospital Mohali is empanelled with Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, CGHS, ECHS, and most major private insurers including Star Health, New India Assurance, HDFC Ergo, United India, and Bajaj Allianz. The billing team will verify your specific policy and confirm cashless eligibility before surgery.
For government scheme patients (CGHS, ECHS), the procedure code and package rates are defined by the scheme. The billing team handles the claim submission. Most Chandigarh and Mohali patients on these schemes find the coverage straightforward for knee procedures at Max.
EMI and Financing
Self-pay patients who prefer to spread payments can access EMI financing through Max Hospital’s financial partners — 12 to 24 month options are typically available. The hospital patient coordinator can explain the current options and the application process during your pre-surgical admission.
The right way to get an accurate cost is a pre-surgical consultation that includes imaging review. Once Dr Gill has assessed your X-rays and confirmed the resurfacing plan — how many compartments, which implant, whether both knees are being done — the billing team can provide a specific estimate. Call +91-82880 15106 or book at tsgillortho.com/appointment to start that process.
