SHA Orthopaedic Surgery Tariffs: All Orthopaedic Surgery Procedures & Prices

SHA Orthopaedic Surgery Tariffs 2026: All 65 Procedures & Prices
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SHA Orthopaedic Surgery Tariffs: All 65 Procedures & Prices

SHA orthopaedic surgery tariffs cover 65 procedures, from a KES 8,960 joint aspiration to a KES 336,000 total hip or knee replacement. This specialty covers fracture fixation, joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and deformity correction. Below is every tariff, grouped by procedure type.

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Procedures
KES 8,960
Lowest tariff
KES 336,000
Highest tariff
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1. Arthroscopic & Joint Surgery

18 procedures — ligament repair, synovectomy, and joint-specific surgery.

No.ProcedureTariff (KES)
495ACL/PCL repair280,000
499Arthroscopic Bankart repair280,000
500Arthroscopic Synovectomy168,000
501Arthrotomy89,600
507Chondroplasty168,000
517Extra articular repair of joint ligament and implants168,000
523Intra articular Surgery (large joints)145,600
524Intra articular Surgery (medium joints)145,600
525Intra articular Surgery (small joints)145,600
527Meniscus repair280,000
528Menisectomy67,200
537Open Synovectomy56,000
538Operative Arthroscopy with implants80,640
540Puttiplatt procedure for shoulder dislocation / Weber Osteotomy89,600
545Rotator cuff repair280,000
547Stabilisation of Patella89,600
548Subacromial decompression201,600
550Synovectomy: Small joints33,600
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2. Fracture Fixation (ORIF)

9 procedures — open and closed fracture reduction and fixation.

No.ProcedureTariff (KES)
496Angle plating fracture neck of femur168,000
508Closed manipulation of dislocations/fractures under GA16,800
516External clamp application and Debridement145,600
519Femoral epiphysis reduction / fixation (SUFE) with implants168,000
532Open reduction and internal fixation: Clavicle145,600
533Open reduction and internal fixation: Femur145,600
534Open reduction and internal fixation: Humerus145,600
535Open reduction and internal fixation: Pelvis224,000
536Open reduction and internal fixation: Radius / Ulna145,600
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3. Hand, Foot & Deformity Correction

9 procedures — club foot, bunion, and congenital deformity correction.

No.ProcedureTariff (KES)
505Carpal tunnel decompression56,000
509Contracture release without flaps44,800
512Excision of Bunion (simple and bilateral under GA)11,200
518Fasciectomy44,800
520Hallux valgus operation44,800
529Mild club foot correction56,000
530Moderate / severe club foot correction56,000
549Syndactyly / polydactyly correction44,800
557Wedge tarsectomy145,600
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4. Bone & Soft Tissue Lesion Surgery

9 procedures — bone grafting, biopsy, and osteomyelitis treatment.

No.ProcedureTariff (KES)
504Bone grafting89,600
506Cervical rib resection112,000
510Excision head of fibula67,200
511Excision head of radius67,200
513Excision of calcaneal spurs44,800
515Exploration of Osteomyelitis / sequestrectomy67,200
521Ilizarov procedure168,000
531Open bone biopsy44,800
539Osteotomy and implants89,600
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5. Joint Replacement & Arthroplasty

5 procedures — hip and knee replacement, arthrodesis, and revision surgery.

No.ProcedureTariff (KES)
497Arthrodesis Hip, Knee, Ankle or Elbow with implants168,000
498Arthrodesis vertebral joints224,000
544Revision of Total Hip or Knee (Including implants)280,000
555Total hipreplacement (THR) (Including implants)336,000
556Total knee replacement (TKR) (Including implants)336,000
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6. Amputation & Disarticulation

5 procedures — limb amputation at various levels.

No.ProcedureTariff (KES)
493Above elbow Amputation67,200
494Above knees Amputation67,200
502Below elbow Amputation67,200
503Below knees Amputation67,200
554Toes and fingers Disarticulation33,600
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7. Hardware & Minor Fixation Procedures

5 procedures — pin insertion/removal and hardware removal.

No.ProcedureTariff (KES)
522Insertion of Steinmann pin22,400
526Joint aspirations under GA8,960
541Removal of hardware (plates & nails)89,600
542Removal of hardware (wires)22,400
543Removal of Steinmann pin22,400
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8. Tendon Surgery

3 procedures — tendon repair and transfer.

No.ProcedureTariff (KES)
551Tendon repair (others)145,600
552Tendon repair: Achiles tendon/Patella tendons/Quadriceps145,600
553Tendon transfer145,600
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9. Spine Surgery

2 procedures — disc excision and scoliosis correction.

No.ProcedureTariff (KES)
514Excision of intervertebral disc145,600
546Scoliosis correction291,200
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Household limits apply

These tariffs fall under the SHIF surgical package, which limits households to 3 minor, 2 major, and 1 specialized procedure per year. Joint replacement, spinal fusion, and complex reconstructive procedures are typically classed as major or specialized.

Implants are included in the listed tariff. Where a procedure lists “including implants” (e.g. THR, TKR, ORIF with implants), the cost of the implant itself is bundled into the tariff shown — it is not billed separately by the facility.

FAQ: SHA Orthopaedic Surgery Tariffs

How much does SHA pay for hip replacement?

Total hip replacement (THR), including implants, is KES 336,000. Revision surgery is KES 280,000.

How much does SHA pay for knee replacement?

Total knee replacement (TKR), including implants, is KES 336,000 — the same as hip replacement.

How much does SHA pay for fracture fixation (ORIF)?

KES 145,600 for the clavicle, femur, humerus, or radius/ulna, and KES 224,000 for the pelvis.

Does SHA cover ACL or meniscus repair?

Yes. ACL/PCL repair and meniscus repair are each KES 280,000; a simple menisectomy is KES 67,200.

What is the most expensive orthopaedic procedure SHA covers?

Total hip replacement and total knee replacement, tied at KES 336,000 each.

Note: Tariffs shown are the maximum reimbursable rate SHA pays the facility per procedure, not necessarily the amount a patient pays out of pocket.

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Tariffs reflect the Surgical Package annex to the Social Health Insurance (Benefit Package) Tariffs. Verified July 2026.

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