Medibankâs Health Cost and Utilisation report shows the average out of pocket expenses for a hip replacement was $1,144. A knee replacement cost on average $23,000 with patients left to pay an average $1008 out of their own pocket.
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1 Water loss exceeds water intake and the body is in negative fluid balance. 2  Causes include: hemorrhage, severe burns, prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, profuse sweating, water deprivation, and diuretic abuse.