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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $17,508.71 | $3,087.54 – $3,149.29 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $17,716.38 | $3,286.91 – $9,098.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $21,984.06 | $573.37 – $46,630.14 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $23,865.58 | not published |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $24,961.90 | $1.92 – $6,352.30 |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $26,670.73 | not published |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $28,717.98 | $3,282.70 – $3,348.35 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $31,045.79 | $614.00 – $7,585.48 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $32,003.63 | $2.28 – $6,322.47 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $34,469.57 | $3,192.44 – $3,256.29 |
| 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 | $2,342.25 – $2,391.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $2,342.25 – $2,391.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $2,032.16 – $2,139.12 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $2,162.86 – $2,208.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $2,391.56 – $2,391.56 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $2,133.98 – $2,178.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $2,153.79 – $2,267.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $2,162.86 – $2,208.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $2,162.86 – $2,208.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $2,219.99 – $2,266.73 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $2,162.86 – $2,208.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $2,162.86 – $2,208.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $2,004.97 – $2,110.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $2,133.98 – $2,246.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $2,237.06 – $2,284.16 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $2,178.90 – $2,178.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $2,133.98 – $2,246.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $2,130.60 – $2,175.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $2,162.86 – $2,208.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $2,342.25 – $2,391.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $2,162.86 – $2,208.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $2,250.77 – $2,369.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $2,323.07 – $2,371.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $2,130.60 – $2,175.46 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $2,219.99 – $5,190.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $2,162.86 – $2,208.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $2,133.98 – $2,246.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $2,004.97 – $2,110.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $2,323.07 – $2,371.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $2,237.06 – $2,284.16 |