Knee Arthroscopy (Meniscus Trimming) cost at US hospitals
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy · CPT 29881
$286.80
lowest cash price
$5,339.00
national median
$49,702.80
highest cash price
215
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $286.80–$49,702.80 — 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 | 3 | $6,913.92 | $6,913.92 | $6,913.92 |
| Arizona | 20 | $843.66 | $843.66 | $843.66 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $4,588.99 | $4,588.99 | $4,588.99 |
| California | 85 | $286.80 | $5,148.00 | $7,324.80 |
| Colorado | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 70 | $2,010.45 | $31,045.79 | $33,868.14 |
| Georgia | 23 | $11,309.00 | $11,309.00 | $11,309.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $471.04 | $471.04 | $471.04 |
| Illinois | 40 | $755.40 | $20,461.27 | $33,292.62 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 25 | $755.40 | $2,659.20 | $45,685.12 |
| Kansas | 9 | $12,372.13 | $12,372.13 | $12,372.13 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $1,960.80 | $1,960.80 | $12,292.86 |
| 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 | 6 | $1,168.00 | $1,168.00 | $1,168.00 |
| Missouri | 17 | $5,933.74 | $11,567.37 | $22,474.97 |
| Montana | 2 | $960.00 | $960.00 | $960.00 |
| 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 | 19 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 | $5,576.19 |
| 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 | 56 | $619.50 | $14,201.34 | $49,702.80 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $1,811.55 | $6,718.91 | $13,578.95 |
| Oregon | 12 | $839.52 | $1,489.32 | $1,597.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $1,639.20 | $1,639.20 | $3,121.75 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $13,493.26 | $13,493.26 | $33,099.65 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 18 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 106 | $1,865.75 | $5,896.44 | $21,427.02 |
| Virginia | 24 | $7,709.45 | $14,125.60 | $40,052.29 |
| Washington | 29 | $3,977.49 | $3,977.49 | $3,977.49 |
| West Virginia | 13 | $578.00 | $4,960.50 | $11,662.00 |
| Wisconsin | 21 | $1,079.58 | $1,079.58 | $8,683.20 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $25,663.99 | not published |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $28,365.57 | $2.28 – $6,322.47 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $31,045.79 | not published |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $31,045.79 | $758.00 – $7,585.48 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $31,045.79 | $3,416.88 – $7,585.48 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $31,045.79 | $3,416.88 – $7,924.09 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $31,045.79 | $758.00 – $7,585.48 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $31,778.88 | $0.96 – $6,322.47 |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $33,099.65 | $3,134.07 – $3,165.42 |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $33,259.17 | $3,192.44 – $3,192.44 |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $33,292.62 | not published |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $33,868.14 | $3,502.30 – $7,765.20 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $40,052.29 | $3,282.70 – $3,348.35 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $45,685.12 | $1.92 – $7,088.72 |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $49,702.80 | $3,243.99 – $7,337.97 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,069.54 – $5,237.18 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,527.26 – $13,275.90 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $2,931.10 – $7,870.00 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $2,888.17 – $7,870.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $3,311.24 – $3,380.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $3,380.95 – $3,380.95 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $3,016.81 – $3,080.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $3,044.82 – $3,205.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $3,057.63 – $3,122.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $3,138.39 – $3,204.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $3,057.63 – $3,122.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $3,057.63 – $3,122.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $3,016.81 – $3,175.59 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $3,162.53 – $3,229.11 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $3,080.32 – $3,080.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $2,834.42 – $2,983.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $3,016.81 – $3,175.59 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $3,057.63 – $3,122.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $3,311.24 – $3,380.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $3,181.90 – $3,349.37 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $3,284.12 – $3,353.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $3,057.63 – $3,122.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $3,012.04 – $3,075.45 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $3,138.39 – $5,190.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $3,016.81 – $3,175.59 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $2,834.42 – $2,983.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $3,284.12 – $3,353.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $3,162.53 – $3,229.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $2,806.11 – $2,953.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $3,044.82 – $3,205.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $2,962.87 – $3,025.25 |