Knee arthroscopy/surgery cost at US hospitals
Knee arthroscopy/surgery · CPT 29888
$505.50
lowest cash price
$9,001.20
national median
$89,906.47
highest cash price
194
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $505.50–$89,906.47 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($8,273.12) → Sep 1, 2026 ($8,453.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $11,301.42 | $11,301.42 | $11,301.42 |
| Arizona | 19 | $1,524.07 | $1,524.07 | $1,524.07 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $10,608.30 | $10,608.30 | $10,608.30 |
| California | 84 | $505.50 | $9,001.20 | $18,200.00 |
| Colorado | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 70 | $4,089.80 | $54,655.25 | $59,623.90 |
| Georgia | 23 | $11,309.00 | $11,309.00 | $11,309.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $786.88 | $786.88 | $786.88 |
| Illinois | 39 | $4,832.00 | $57,602.08 | $85,032.29 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 21 | $2,817.00 | $4,832.00 | $83,116.25 |
| Kansas | 9 | $40,032.32 | $40,032.32 | $40,032.32 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $3,287.40 | $3,287.40 | $24,468.57 |
| 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 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 5 | $1,842.56 | $1,842.56 | $1,842.56 |
| Missouri | 16 | $24,632.72 | $24,632.72 | $80,006.91 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,438.40 | $1,438.40 | $1,438.40 |
| 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 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $8,412.89 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $8,453.60 | $8,453.60 | $8,734.35 |
| 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 | 53 | $1,076.50 | $44,290.74 | $89,906.47 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $2,914.60 | $7,077.95 | $21,941.09 |
| Oregon | 12 | $1,497.12 | $2,071.44 | $2,841.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | $2,967.00 | $2,967.00 | $10,867.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $39,681.79 | $39,681.79 | $39,681.79 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 18 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 105 | $6,243.34 | $6,243.34 | $46,294.07 |
| Virginia | 23 | $22,666.67 | $42,890.28 | $85,728.57 |
| Washington | 29 | $12,140.04 | $12,140.04 | $12,140.04 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $1,013.50 | $11,835.00 | $22,862.50 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $1,671.24 | $1,671.24 | $15,020.00 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $7,577.51 – $13,836.54 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $9,540.59 – $9,540.59 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $774.13 – $9,076.82 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $941.85 – $8,053.02 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $7,500.92 – $7,500.92 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $7,500.92 – $7,500.92 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $7,500.92 – $7,500.92 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $658.00 – $12,596.95 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $774.13 – $9,076.82 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $774.13 – $9,076.82 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $1,026.72 – $7,842.35 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,468.50 – $2,163.04 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $732.27 – $929.21 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $5,037.00 – $16,897.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $3,300.05 – $17,722.46 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,300.00 – $16,586.67 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $16,065.00 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $6,864.94 – $7,139.54 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $6,996.60 – $31,685.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $3,300.05 – $17,722.46 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,580.00 – $13,334.00 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | not published | not published |
| 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 | $10,797.81 – $25,111.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $8,085.92 – $8,894.51 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $1,542.14 – $3,832.27 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | not published | $20,528.00 – $22,491.00 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | not published | $222.37 – $222.37 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $4,542.09 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | not published | $3,860.87 – $4,542.09 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $3,741.03 – $4,542.09 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | not published | $3,741.03 – $4,542.09 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $3,741.03 – $4,542.09 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $16,065.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $5,286.15 – $19,855.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $16,065.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $1,459.00 – $14,934.65 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $3,741.03 – $4,542.09 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $3,741.03 – $4,542.09 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $10,797.81 – $16,667.00 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | not published | $836.96 – $7,355.55 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $6,838.12 – $9,573.37 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | not published | $1,016.56 – $10,934.13 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $10,797.81 – $25,111.00 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | not published | $1,455.44 – $4,542.09 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $7,277.00 – $29,132.10 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $8,085.92 – $20,578.67 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $658.00 – $12,596.95 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $7,198.64 – $16,184.81 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $3,245.00 – $15,451.00 |