Knee arthroscopy/surgery cost at US hospitals
Knee arthroscopy/surgery · CPT 29851
$226.24
lowest cash price
$2,974.01
national median
$14,657.50
highest cash price
118
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $226.24–$14,657.50 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,858.61) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,893.86)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 82 | $226.24 | $1,326.00 | $6,070.40 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 63 | $3,447.60 | $3,447.60 | $3,447.60 |
| Georgia | 23 | $8,264.00 | $8,264.00 | $8,264.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 27 | $4,576.00 | $4,576.00 | $4,576.00 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $4,576.00 | $4,576.00 | $4,576.00 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 25 | $2,211.05 | $2,211.05 | $2,211.05 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,574.40 | $1,574.40 | $1,574.40 |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | $1,368.00 | $1,368.00 | $1,368.00 |
| 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 | $1,749.06 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 15 | $1,893.86 | $1,893.86 | $1,893.86 |
| 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 | 40 | $3,447.60 | $3,447.60 | $3,447.60 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $7,424.45 | $7,424.45 | $7,424.45 |
| Oregon | 9 | $1,431.84 | $1,431.84 | $1,431.84 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 98 | $2,974.01 | $2,974.01 | $2,974.01 |
| Virginia | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $6,369.39 | $6,369.39 | $6,369.39 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $14,657.50 | $14,657.50 | $14,657.50 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $173.76 – $1,211.40 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $981.30 – $1,705.75 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $732.26 – $3,935.87 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $732.26 – $3,935.87 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $3,450.20 – $3,450.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $173.76 – $1,211.40 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $1,521.28 – $2,738.31 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $1,642.82 – $2,957.08 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $1,521.28 – $2,738.31 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $1,521.28 – $2,738.31 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $1,521.28 – $2,738.31 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $2,017.59 – $2,017.59 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $2,068.15 – $7,730.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $2,419.03 – $18,102.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $893.16 – $1,925.62 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $893.16 – $1,925.62 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $893.41 – $1,907.33 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $893.16 – $1,925.62 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | not published | not published |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $2,419.03 – $18,102.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $2,419.03 – $9,925.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $2,419.03 – $18,102.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $2,419.03 – $18,102.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $1,521.28 – $3,852.98 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $995.52 – $7,994.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $712.37 – $1,680.43 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $1,862.04 – $6,356.78 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $2,166.95 – $11,185.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $1,143.09 – $3,928.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $995.52 – $7,994.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $1,522.37 – $12,199.00 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $732.26 – $2,033.48 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $738.00 – $1,804.12 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $981.30 – $1,756.93 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $738.00 – $1,804.12 |
| 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 | $239.78 – $1,211.40 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $239.78 – $1,211.40 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $173.76 – $1,211.40 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $995.52 – $7,994.00 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $1,629.60 – $4,074.00 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $1,651.20 – $1,684.22 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | not published | $1,535.38 – $1,550.73 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $1,535.38 – $1,596.79 |