Knee arthroscopy/surgery cost at US hospitals
Knee arthroscopy/surgery · CPT 29879
$348.45
lowest cash price
$3,839.54
national median
$34,469.57
highest cash price
160
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $348.45–$34,469.57 — 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 | 15 | $1,030.64 | $1,030.64 | $1,030.64 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $6,202.61 | $6,202.61 | $6,202.61 |
| California | 84 | $348.45 | $1,471.60 | $5,034.40 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 64 | $2,337.40 | $2,337.40 | $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 | 35 | $3,254.40 | $4,620.00 | $26,670.73 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 16 | $3,254.40 | $3,254.40 | $32,003.63 |
| 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 | 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 | 4 | $1,070.40 | $1,070.40 | $1,070.40 |
| Missouri | 18 | $660.00 | $10,888.27 | $21,984.06 |
| Montana | 2 | $976.00 | $976.00 | $976.00 |
| 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 | 15 | $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 | 44 | $750.50 | $2,337.40 | $17,508.71 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $1,689.35 | $4,534.75 | $8,472.98 |
| Oregon | 10 | $1,023.84 | $1,023.84 | $1,398.06 |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $1,526.50 | $1,526.50 | $1,639.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $12,472.63 | $12,472.63 | $14,429.70 |
| 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 | 103 | $4,058.94 | $4,058.94 | $17,716.38 |
| Virginia | 20 | $12,658.40 | $13,738.69 | $34,469.57 |
| Washington | 29 | $3,626.61 | $3,626.61 | $3,626.61 |
| West Virginia | 10 | $703.00 | $3,408.00 | $11,309.00 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $1,033.41 | $1,033.41 | $8,743.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $2,385.62 – $3,343.47 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $2,335.16 – $3,343.47 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $2,300.00 – $11,141.85 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $9,148.00 – $36,398.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $704.72 – $7,994.00 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $640.44 – $656.46 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $701.64 – $3,561.92 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $587.00 – $4,603.45 |
| 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 | $704.72 – $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 | $587.00 – $4,122.60 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $631.74 – $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 | $587.00 – $4,122.60 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $587.00 – $4,122.60 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $701.64 – $3,561.92 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,468.50 – $1,752.88 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $478.94 – $635.87 |
| 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 | $1,747.00 – $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 | $1,580.00 – $10,169.00 |
| 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 | $1,051.23 – $2,587.06 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | not published | $20,528.00 – $22,491.00 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | not published | $844.04 – $844.04 |
| 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 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $3,741.03 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $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 | $1,747.00 – $7,629.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $1,009.27 – $6,734.39 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $3,741.03 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $3,741.03 |