Knee Arthroscopy (Cartilage Smoothing) cost at US hospitals
Knee arthroscopy with chondroplasty · CPT 29877
$327.75
lowest cash price
$4,712.46
national median
$41,891.80
highest cash price
175
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $327.75–$41,891.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,743.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,839.54)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 16 | $970.54 | $970.54 | $970.54 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $4,729.29 | $4,729.29 | $4,729.29 |
| California | 84 | $327.75 | $5,148.00 | $10,018.40 |
| Colorado | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 66 | $2,373.80 | $2,373.80 | $31,045.79 |
| Georgia | 23 | $8,718.00 | $8,718.00 | $8,718.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $510.72 | $510.72 | $510.72 |
| Illinois | 38 | $1,767.00 | $21,103.12 | $28,649.56 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 17 | $2,143.00 | $3,052.80 | $25,449.97 |
| Kansas | 9 | $11,762.18 | $11,762.18 | $11,762.18 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $733.48 | $733.48 | $1,685.40 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 4 | $1,132.80 | $1,132.80 | $1,132.80 |
| Missouri | 17 | $598.50 | $5,711.26 | $12,302.71 |
| Montana | 2 | $917.60 | $917.60 | $917.60 |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,545.97 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 48 | $705.50 | $12,252.48 | $19,589.77 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $1,906.45 | $4,988.50 | $6,891.33 |
| Oregon | 11 | $961.44 | $1,313.82 | $1,830.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $1,536.60 | $1,536.60 | $2,551.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $13,747.14 | $13,747.14 | $13,747.14 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 104 | $4,304.96 | $4,712.46 | $16,720.23 |
| Virginia | 20 | $10,755.45 | $15,607.83 | $41,891.80 |
| Washington | 29 | $4,773.09 | $4,773.09 | $4,773.09 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $656.00 | $3,261.00 | $7,084.50 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $951.90 | $951.90 | $8,013.60 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | not published | $1,220.92 – $4,986.11 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | not published | $1,220.92 – $4,959.33 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $7,332.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | not published | $1,040.78 – $3,402.68 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | not published | $1,220.92 – $7,348.95 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | not published | $1,198.00 – $4,122.90 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $598.53 – $1,291.88 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $598.53 – $1,291.88 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $601.82 – $1,280.36 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $598.53 – $1,291.88 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | not published | not published |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $660.93 – $7,994.00 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | not published | not published |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | not published | not published |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $3,632.00 – $11,185.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $660.93 – $7,994.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $8,168.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | not published | $2,323.00 – $8,448.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $628.80 – $3,392.43 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $3,788.94 – $12,838.64 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $758.90 – $3,886.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $3,097.77 – $8,983.54 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $547.70 – $4,122.60 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $593.25 – $3,657.60 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $658.73 – $3,561.92 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $593.25 – $3,657.60 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $2,236.00 – $24,380.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $155.14 – $1,487.08 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $155.14 – $1,487.08 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $121.59 – $1,487.08 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $3,315.97 – $8,289.92 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $3,359.92 – $3,427.12 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | not published | $3,124.25 – $3,155.49 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | not published | $2,693.60 – $6,551.70 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $3,124.25 – $3,249.22 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $660.93 – $7,994.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | not published | $1,030.96 – $4,499.05 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | not published | $2,545.51 – $2,947.43 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,693.60 – $7,840.20 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | not published | $1,500.65 – $3,405.12 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $3,603.46 – $3,679.33 |