Knee arthroscopy/surgery cost at US hospitals
Knee arthroscopy/surgery · CPT 29886
$336.60
lowest cash price
$3,839.54
national median
$9,367.38
highest cash price
96
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $336.60–$9,367.38 — 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 | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 82 | $336.60 | $8,769.60 | $8,769.60 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 62 | $2,428.40 | $2,428.40 | $2,428.40 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 27 | $3,124.80 | $3,124.80 | $3,124.80 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $3,124.80 | $3,124.80 | $3,124.80 |
| 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 |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | $972.80 | $972.80 | $972.80 |
| 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 | 40 | $2,428.40 | $2,428.40 | $2,428.40 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $4,534.75 | $4,534.75 | $9,367.38 |
| Oregon | 9 | $987.36 | $987.36 | $987.36 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 98 | $3,346.10 | $3,346.10 | $3,346.10 |
| Virginia | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $3,977.49 | $3,977.49 | $3,977.49 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $6,769.50 | $6,769.50 | $6,769.50 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $5,978.40 | $5,978.40 | $5,978.40 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $124.42 – $1,487.08 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $676.61 – $3,458.17 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $574.61 – $4,263.74 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $574.61 – $4,263.74 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $2,320.20 – $2,320.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $124.42 – $1,487.08 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $3,095.56 – $5,572.02 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $3,342.87 – $6,017.17 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $3,095.56 – $5,572.02 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $3,095.56 – $5,572.02 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | not published | $1,071.95 – $6,569.88 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $3,095.56 – $5,572.02 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $2,250.92 – $2,250.92 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,332.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $613.47 – $1,328.49 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $613.47 – $1,328.49 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $618.27 – $1,314.94 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $613.47 – $1,328.49 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, 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 | $2,453.36 – $7,840.20 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $678.05 – $7,994.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $645.78 – $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 | $2,937.00 – $11,185.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $778.56 – $3,886.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $678.05 – $7,994.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $3,097.77 – $8,983.54 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $574.61 – $574.61 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $574.61 – $4,122.60 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $604.89 – $3,657.60 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $676.61 – $3,561.92 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $604.89 – $3,657.60 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $10,175.36 – $19,537.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $158.02 – $1,487.08 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $158.02 – $1,487.08 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $124.42 – $1,487.08 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $678.05 – $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 |