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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $2,600.00 – $15,638.81 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $9,858.00 – $46,797.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $2,166.52 – $6,323.17 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $995.52 – $7,994.00 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $896.03 – $918.44 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $981.30 – $1,756.93 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $732.26 – $2,851.10 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $1,680.43 – $1,680.43 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $1,680.43 – $1,680.43 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $1,867.26 – $6,600.75 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $2,068.15 – $17,611.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $2,283.13 – $17,909.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $1,723.15 – $1,809.31 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $995.52 – $7,994.00 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $1,679.19 – $3,066.20 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $2,137.38 – $2,137.38 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $732.26 – $2,781.84 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $738.00 – $1,804.12 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $1,680.43 – $1,680.43 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $1,680.43 – $1,680.43 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $1,680.43 – $1,680.43 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $813.00 – $2,791.51 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $732.26 – $2,781.84 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $732.26 – $2,033.48 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $981.30 – $1,808.10 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $981.30 – $1,756.92 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,790.00 – $2,163.04 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $688.24 – $889.74 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $1,549.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $1,566.86 – $11,399.75 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $2,068.15 – $9,648.00 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $1,521.28 – $1,582.14 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $1,550.46 – $9,206.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,550.46 – $12,880.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $842.61 – $2,814.32 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $2,419.03 – $18,102.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,791.86 – $1,971.04 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $1,467.81 – $3,630.10 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $1,797.68 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $2,068.15 – $9,636.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $1,171.42 – $18,955.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $2,068.15 – $9,181.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $1,414.75 – $4,491.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $2,419.03 – $11,479.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $1,531.94 – $2,144.72 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $2,419.03 – $18,102.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $1,862.04 – $6,600.75 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,791.86 – $4,560.28 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $813.00 – $2,791.51 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $758.00 – $3,727.81 |