Knee arthroscopy/surgery cost at US hospitals
Knee arthroscopy/surgery · CPT 29876
$343.80
lowest cash price
$4,161.00
national median
$33,990.04
highest cash price
167
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $343.80–$33,990.04 — 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 | $7,590.18 | $7,590.18 | $7,590.18 |
| Arizona | 13 | $1,062.55 | $1,062.55 | $1,062.55 |
| Arkansas | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 84 | $343.80 | $1,471.60 | $4,340.00 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 68 | $2,306.20 | $2,306.20 | $31,045.79 |
| 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 | 37 | $2,308.20 | $14,632.38 | $28,258.87 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 15 | $3,216.00 | $3,216.00 | $29,883.62 |
| Kansas | 9 | $12,183.14 | $12,183.14 | $12,183.14 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $1,815.00 | $1,815.00 | $1,815.00 |
| 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 | 3 | $1,022.40 | $1,022.40 | $1,022.40 |
| Missouri | 17 | $1,432.50 | $6,545.12 | $15,788.42 |
| Montana | 2 | $964.00 | $964.00 | $964.00 |
| 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 | 16 | $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 | $740.00 | $14,566.02 | $33,990.04 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $4,988.50 | $4,988.50 | $6,568.06 |
| Oregon | 10 | $1,010.40 | $1,010.40 | $1,379.70 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | $2,393.50 |
| 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 | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 106 | $4,823.89 | $4,823.89 | $22,972.81 |
| Virginia | 20 | $12,743.67 | $14,152.46 | $28,717.98 |
| Washington | 29 | $4,352.34 | $4,352.34 | $4,352.34 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $690.50 | $3,754.00 | $14,657.50 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $1,020.30 | $1,020.30 | $8,316.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | not published | not published |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | not published | not published |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | not published | not published |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | not published | not published |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | not published | not published |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| 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 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,693.60 – $7,840.20 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $700.38 – $7,994.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $660.76 – $3,392.43 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $3,788.94 – $12,838.64 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $3,632.00 – $11,185.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $804.20 – $3,886.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $700.38 – $7,994.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $3,097.77 – $8,983.54 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $598.11 – $4,122.60 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $625.10 – $3,657.60 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $692.35 – $3,561.92 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $625.10 – $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 | $164.06 – $1,487.08 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb | Smithville, TN | not published | $1,075.79 – $1,985.50 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $164.06 – $1,487.08 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $128.52 – $1,487.08 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $700.38 – $7,994.00 |
| 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 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $3,124.25 – $3,249.22 |