Knee arthroscopy/surgery cost at US hospitals
Knee arthroscopy/surgery · CPT 29873
$287.85
lowest cash price
$4,350.00
national median
$37,526.36
highest cash price
149
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $287.85–$37,526.36 — 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 | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 3 | $6,202.61 | $6,202.61 | $6,202.61 |
| California | 83 | $287.85 | $9,822.40 | $9,822.40 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 65 | $1,784.90 | $1,784.90 | $1,784.90 |
| Georgia | 23 | $8,718.00 | $8,718.00 | $8,718.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 33 | $2,596.80 | $7,008.48 | $29,693.19 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 15 | $1,857.00 | $2,596.80 | $2,596.80 |
| Kansas | 9 | $12,226.08 | $12,226.08 | $12,226.08 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $12,897.90 | $12,897.90 | $12,897.90 |
| 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 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 3 | $702.72 | $702.72 | $702.72 |
| Missouri | 17 | $504.00 | $6,515.18 | $24,365.36 |
| Montana | 2 | $795.20 | $795.20 | $795.20 |
| 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 | 16 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 | $5,751.25 |
| 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 | 47 | $621.50 | $10,956.36 | $37,526.36 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $1,363.05 | $8,180.70 | $17,179.19 |
| Oregon | 9 | $836.64 | $836.64 | $836.64 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $1,000.80 | $1,000.80 | $4,183.50 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $11,735.45 | $11,735.45 | $30,168.68 |
| 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 | $4,198.40 | $4,741.58 | $4,741.58 |
| Virginia | 18 | $12,875.12 | $12,875.12 | $15,664.03 |
| Washington | 29 | $3,977.49 | $3,977.49 | $3,977.49 |
| West Virginia | 11 | $563.50 | $2,793.50 | $12,643.26 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $687.42 | $687.42 | $6,718.40 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $3,799.57 – $13,331.38 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $4,208.34 – $17,611.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $4,645.79 – $17,909.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $3,506.34 – $3,681.65 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $555.44 – $7,994.00 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $3,416.88 – $6,239.22 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $4,333.24 – $4,333.24 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $226.34 – $4,122.60 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $499.26 – $3,657.60 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $658.00 – $5,680.26 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $226.34 – $4,122.60 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $226.34 – $4,122.60 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $573.26 – $3,665.67 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $573.26 – $3,561.92 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,468.50 – $3,422.09 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $369.74 – $518.22 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $4,754.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,300.00 – $5,644.25 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $2,455.00 – $7,815.00 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $3,095.56 – $3,219.39 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,154.93 – $15,689.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $1,088.27 – $12,343.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,354.16 – $10,169.00 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | not published | not published |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $20,528.00 – $22,491.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,646.14 – $4,010.75 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $860.78 – $2,073.90 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $2,052.04 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $3,741.03 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $2,455.00 – $7,805.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,383.65 – $9,052.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $2,455.00 – $7,629.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $819.10 – $6,734.39 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $3,741.03 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $9,476.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $3,105.81 – $4,348.13 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $3,788.94 – $13,331.38 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,646.14 – $9,279.41 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $658.00 – $5,680.26 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $614.00 – $7,585.48 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $3,246.04 – $7,298.12 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $3,076.91 – $8,348.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $860.78 – $2,073.90 |