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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $14,632.38 | not published |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $14,657.50 | $2,047.14 – $8,346.04 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $15,788.42 | $297.00 – $6,200.39 |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $15,794.48 | $3,243.99 – $3,308.87 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $18,820.14 | $3,087.54 – $3,149.29 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | $19,904.15 | not published |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $22,666.67 | $3,419.10 – $3,487.49 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $22,798.03 | not published |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $22,972.81 | $3,286.91 – $9,098.00 |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $26,018.31 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $28,258.87 | not published |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $28,717.98 | $3,282.70 – $3,348.35 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $29,778.46 | $3,188.63 – $3,252.40 |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $29,883.62 | $9.09 – $6,322.47 |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $30,066.31 | $3,188.63 – $3,252.40 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $31,045.79 | $758.00 – $7,585.48 |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $33,990.04 | $3,095.56 – $3,157.48 |
| 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 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $2,931.10 – $7,870.00 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $2,888.17 – $7,870.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $3,126.53 – $3,192.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $3,126.53 – $3,192.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $2,712.60 – $2,855.37 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $2,887.06 – $2,947.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $3,192.35 – $3,192.35 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $2,848.51 – $2,908.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $2,874.97 – $3,026.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $2,887.06 – $2,947.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $2,887.06 – $2,947.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $2,963.32 – $3,025.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $2,887.06 – $2,947.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $2,887.06 – $2,947.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $2,676.30 – $2,817.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $2,848.51 – $2,998.43 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $2,986.11 – $3,048.97 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $2,908.48 – $2,908.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $2,848.51 – $2,998.43 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $2,844.01 – $2,903.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $2,887.06 – $2,947.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $3,126.53 – $3,192.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $2,887.06 – $2,947.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $3,004.40 – $3,162.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $3,100.91 – $3,166.20 |