Repair of knee cartilage cost at US hospitals
Repair of knee cartilage · CPT 27403
$341.25
lowest cash price
$5,855.00
national median
$33,524.20
highest cash price
112
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $341.25–$33,524.20 — 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 | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 10 | $1,049.19 | $1,049.19 | $1,049.19 |
| California | 82 | $341.25 | $7,431.20 | $7,431.20 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 65 | $2,241.20 | $2,241.20 | $2,241.20 |
| Georgia | 23 | $9,791.00 | $9,791.00 | $9,791.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 28 | $1,086.60 | $1,086.60 | $3,161.60 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $3,161.60 | $3,161.60 | $3,161.60 |
| 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 | 25 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | 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 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 16 | $404.14 | $8,453.60 | $8,453.60 |
| 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 | 41 | $2,241.20 | $2,241.20 | $33,524.20 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $7,857.85 | $7,857.85 | $7,857.85 |
| Oregon | 9 | $1,906.50 | $1,906.50 | $1,906.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $422.51 | $477.62 | $1,247.40 |
| 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 | 99 | $5,103.33 | $5,613.67 | $5,613.67 |
| Virginia | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $3,814.29 | $3,814.29 | $3,814.29 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $4,297.25 | $4,297.25 | $8,882.25 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $8,214.40 | $8,214.40 | $8,214.40 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $4,417.00 – $9,776.62 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $680.01 – $7,391.48 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $626.46 – $642.13 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $686.27 – $7,842.35 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $619.90 – $10,135.52 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $7,500.92 – $7,500.92 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $7,500.92 – $7,500.92 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $7,277.00 – $29,132.10 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $9,332.70 – $17,611.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $9,256.00 – $17,909.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $7,775.89 – $8,164.69 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $680.01 – $7,391.48 |
| 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 | $619.90 – $9,076.82 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $608.09 – $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 | $813.00 – $12,596.95 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $619.90 – $9,076.82 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $619.90 – $9,076.82 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $686.27 – $7,842.35 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,790.00 – $2,163.04 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $466.28 – $621.75 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $2,302.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,600.00 – $7,690.19 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,132.52 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $6,864.94 – $7,139.54 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $6,996.60 – $15,689.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $3,122.54 – $17,722.46 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,642.97 – $10,169.00 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | not published | not published |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $12,545.00 – $29,531.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $8,821.00 – $17,439.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $7,851.46 – $8,894.51 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $1,027.73 – $2,514.49 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | not published | $12,545.00 – $29,531.00 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $4,542.09 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,132.52 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $5,286.15 – $9,052.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,132.52 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $4,542.09 – $4,620.72 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $986.70 – $14,934.65 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $6,700.00 – $14,297.79 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $6,838.12 – $9,573.37 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $8,821.00 – $17,439.00 |
| 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 | $813.00 – $12,596.95 |