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Knee Arthroscopy Cost in California

125 hospitals in California report pricing for knee arthroscopy. The average cash price is $5,988.

Hospitals

125

in California

Average List Price

$10,775

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$5,988

44% below list price

Price Range

$0 – $42,203

4220300.0x spread

KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY costs an average of $5,988 (cash/self-pay price) in California, based on data from 125 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $0 to $42,203 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.

Hospital Prices in California

Sorted by lowest cash price
SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

SANTA MONICA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.4/10

List Price

$0

Cash Price

$0

Negotiated Range

$0$44,070

RESNICK NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AT UCLA

LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State

4.4/10

List Price

$0

Cash Price

$0

Negotiated Range

$0$9,484

RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State

4.4/10

List Price

$0

Cash Price

$0

Negotiated Range

$0$44,070

ADVENTIST HEALTH REEDLEY

REEDLEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$1,393

Cash Price

$265-81%

Negotiated Range

$16$30,542

ADVENTIST HEALTH HANFORD

HANFORD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

2.2/10

List Price

$1,393

Cash Price

$265-81%

Negotiated Range

$348$4,208

ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA

SONORA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

2.2/10

List Price

$1,671

Cash Price

$284-83%

Negotiated Range

$65$25,822

ADVENTIST HEALTH LODI MEMORIAL

LODI, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

2.2/10

List Price

$4,255

Cash Price

$298-93%

Negotiated Range

$223$16,622

ADVENTIST HEALTH ST HELENA

SAINT HELENA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$2,143

Cash Price

$321-85%

Negotiated Range

$65$18,756

ADVENTIST HEALTH VALLEJO

VALLEJO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$2,143

Cash Price

$321-85%

Negotiated Range

$65$18,756

ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE

TULARE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$1,912

Cash Price

$363-81%

Negotiated Range

$70$1,128

ADVENTIST HEALTH UKIAH VALLEY

UKIAH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$1,912

Cash Price

$382-80%

Negotiated Range

$66$19,507

ADVENTIST HEALTH TEHACHAPI VALLEY

TEHACHAPI, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$1,912

Cash Price

$516-73%

Negotiated Range

$95$8,030

ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

2.2/10

List Price

$3,074

Cash Price

$553-82%

Negotiated Range

$84$12,299

ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL MONTEBELLO

MONTEBELLO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$3,074

Cash Price

$553-82%

Negotiated Range

$84$12,299

GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER

GLENDALE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$4,166

Cash Price

$625-85%

Negotiated Range

$165$10,752

SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BANNING, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

3.9/10

List Price

$3,125

Cash Price

$625-80%

Negotiated Range

$836$12,368

ADVENTIST HEALTH HOWARD MEMORIAL

WILLITS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$2,228

Cash Price

$668-70%

Negotiated Range

$303$2,228

PATIENTS' HOSPITAL OF REDDING

REDDING, CA · Proprietary

4.5/10

List Price

$724

Cash Price

$724

Negotiated Range

$3,204$7,773

MARK TWAIN MEDICAL CENTER

SAN ANDREAS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.4/10

List Price

$1,421

Cash Price

$946-33%

Negotiated Range

$368$1,393

NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL

BISHOP, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

4.2/10

List Price

$1,148

Cash Price

$1,148

FAIRCHILD MEDICAL CENTER

YREKA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.2/10

List Price

$1,175

Cash Price

$1,175

Negotiated Range

$95$1,105

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

BIG BEAR LAKE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

5.6/10

List Price

$1,923

Cash Price

$1,346-30%

Negotiated Range

$641$2,930

NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER

FAIRFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.4/10

List Price

$1,570

Cash Price

$1,570

HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL

PASADENA, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)

6.8/10

List Price

$2,662

Cash Price

$1,730-35%

Negotiated Range

$5,268$14,248

OROVILLE HOSPITAL

OROVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$4,179

Cash Price

$2,090-50%

Negotiated Range

$1,455$5,089

MAMMOTH HOSPITAL

MAMMOTH LAKES, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

1.6/10

List Price

$3,069

Cash Price

$2,148-30%

Negotiated Range

$2,148$2,916

L A DOWNTOWN MEDICAL CENTER

LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary

6.1/10

List Price

$3,462

Cash Price

$3,462

Negotiated Range

$1,154$1,731

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$9,900

Cash Price

$5,148-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,219$3,942

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$9,900

Cash Price

$5,148-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,219$3,942

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WEST LA

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$9,900

Cash Price

$5,148-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,219$3,942

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WOODLAND HILLS

WOODLAND HILLS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$9,900

Cash Price

$5,148-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,219$3,942

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - BALDWIN PARK

BALDWIN PARK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$9,900

Cash Price

$5,148-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,219$3,942

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH BAY

HARBOR CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$9,900

Cash Price

$5,148-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,219$3,942

COLUSA MEDICAL CENTER

COLUSA, CA · Proprietary

4.8/10

List Price

$8,874

Cash Price

$5,324-40%

Negotiated Range

$2,200$9,140

GARDEN GROVE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

GARDEN GROVE, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$8,373

Cash Price

$5,359-36%

Negotiated Range

$790$8,373

CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

INGLEWOOD, CA · Proprietary

6.3/10

List Price

$12,500

Cash Price

$5,359-57%

Negotiated Range

$200$12,500

SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

SAN DIMAS, CA · Proprietary

4.8/10

List Price

$15,225

Cash Price

$5,359-65%

Negotiated Range

$790$15,225

PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL

NATIONAL CITY, CA · Proprietary

4.8/10

List Price

$23,100

Cash Price

$5,359-77%

Negotiated Range

$790$23,100

SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER

LYNWOOD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

4.1/10

List Price

$40,088

Cash Price

$5,359-87%

Negotiated Range

$790$36,079

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN MARCOS

SAN MARCOS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$10,656

Cash Price

$5,541-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,087$8,858

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - DOWNEY

DOWNEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$10,656

Cash Price

$5,541-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,087$8,858

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$10,656

Cash Price

$5,541-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,087$8,858

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-MORENO VALLEY

MORENO VALLEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$10,656

Cash Price

$5,541-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,087$8,858

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - PANORAMA CITY

PANORAMA CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$10,656

Cash Price

$5,541-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,087$8,858

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM

ANAHEIM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$10,656

Cash Price

$5,541-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,087$8,858

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL FONTANA/ONTARIO

FONTANA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$10,656

Cash Price

$5,541-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,087$8,858

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL

SAN RAFAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$12,343

Cash Price

$6,295-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,777$11,280

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSP SO SACRAMENTO

SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$12,343

Cash Price

$6,295-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,777$11,280

0/10

List Price

$12,343

Cash Price

$6,295-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,777$11,280

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT

FREMONT, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$12,343

Cash Price

$6,295-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,777$11,280

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA

SANTA CLARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$12,343

Cash Price

$6,295-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,777$11,280

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA ROSA

SANTA ROSA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SAN JOSE

SAN JOSE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL MANTECA

MANTECA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN LEANDRO

SAN LEANDRO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SACRAMENTO

SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ROSEVILLE

ROSEVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY

REDWOOD CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND

OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FRESNO

FRESNO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH

ANTIOCH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - VACAVILLE

VACAVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK

WALNUT CREEK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER

VALLEJO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$13,080

Cash Price

$6,671-49%

Negotiated Range

$3,921$12,278

KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

VISALIA, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

5.5/10

List Price

$12,769

Cash Price

$6,700-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,135$11,492

KECK HOSPITAL OF USC

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

5.9/10

List Price

$24,322

Cash Price

$8,513-65%

Negotiated Range

$2,000$24,322

HAZEL HAWKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HOLLISTER, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

4.4/10

List Price

$12,106

Cash Price

$10,346-15%

Negotiated Range

$299$12,106

RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL

RIDGECREST, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.8/10

List Price

$22,206

Cash Price

$11,769-47%

Negotiated Range

$4,486$4,486

ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL

LANCASTER, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

3.4/10

List Price

$16,167

Cash Price

$16,167

Negotiated Range

$550$7,471

SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER

FRESNO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

4.7/10

List Price

$27,419

Cash Price

$17,822-35%

Negotiated Range

$21$10,457

PACIFICA HOSPITAL OF THE VALLEY

SUN VALLEY, CA · Proprietary

4.3/10

List Price

$18,342

Cash Price

$18,342

Negotiated Range

$2,400$18,342

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN NORTHERN CALIF

SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.5/10

List Price

$18,401

Cash Price

$18,401

Negotiated Range

$1,664$6,120

CEDAR-SINAI MARINA DEL REY HOSPITAL

MARINA DEL REY, CA · Proprietary

7.9/10

List Price

$28,381

Cash Price

$18,448-35%

Negotiated Range

$5,561$8,439

HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL

VALENCIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$18,938

Cash Price

$18,938

Negotiated Range

$4,188$17,079

4.6/10

List Price

$18,938

Cash Price

$18,938

Negotiated Range

$4,188$17,079

MARINHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

GREENBRAE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

4.1/10

List Price

$42,203

Cash Price

$25,322-40%

Negotiated Range

$2,330$31,808

BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

2.2/10

List Price

$39,531

Cash Price

$27,672-30%

Negotiated Range

$4,226$4,775

LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

SYLMAR, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$8,623

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$585$8,623

0.1/10

List Price

$8,623

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$585$8,623

COAST PLAZA HOSPITAL

NORWALK, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$562$9,617

MERCY HOSPITAL - BAKERSFIELD

BAKERSFIELD, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$790$30,121

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA

GARDENA, CA · Proprietary

3.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$562$8,088

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.5/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$468$5,359

CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CORONA, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$551$10,251

FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$27$12,667

MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SANTA MARIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$790$49,670

DOMINICAN HOSPITAL

SANTA CRUZ, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

6.9/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$568$52,294

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL

SAN JOSE, CA · Proprietary

7.7/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$93$21,111

SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SAN RAMON, CA · Proprietary

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER

JOSHUA TREE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

4.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

UCSF HEALTH SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL

SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$60$17,774

UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL

SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$60$16,676

WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

WOODLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$11$13,770

CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LA

LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

6.9/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$711$31,310

HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER

LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary

5.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,255$5,531

BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BAKERSFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

6.9/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$790$41,668

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

COLTON, CA · Government - Local

6.3/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$551$5,772

FRESNO SURGICAL HOSPITAL

FRESNO, CA · Proprietary

5.5/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$551$6,602

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary

4.3/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$551$9,692

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD, CA · Proprietary

4.3/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4$9,692

DAMERON HOSPITAL

STOCKTON, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.2/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$689$8,538

FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

TUSTIN, CA · Proprietary

3.8/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$52$10,458

MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL

SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$35$22,008

MERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOM

FOLSOM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$11$17,074

MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

ARCATA, CA · Proprietary

4.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,836$14,425

SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL

SANTA BARBARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

1.8/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,040$4,659

VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

MADERA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

5.6/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,366$32,515

UCSF MEDICAL CENTER

SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,786$15,899

UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OAKLAND

OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.7/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,620$4,620

LAC/HARBOR-UCLA MED CENTER

TORRANCE, CA · Government - Local

7.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$585$6,855

EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER

TURLOCK, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$562$8,088

EAST LOS ANGELES DOCTORS HOSPITAL

LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$562$8,088

DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER

MODESTO, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

POMONA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

3.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,880$6,528

JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

INDIO, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1$999,999,999

PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

PALMDALE, CA · Proprietary

3.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$551$9,015

NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

NORTHRIDGE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4.4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$790$103,845

MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

3.7/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$551$2,977

MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER

CARMICHAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$568$46,943

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING

REDDING, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,257$33,536

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF MT SHASTA

MOUNT SHASTA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,075$27,645

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

MERCED, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

4/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$790$24,255

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON PARK

HUNTINGTON PARK, CA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$562$8,088

Knee Arthroscopy Cost by City in California

Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Other States

What Affects KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY Cost in California

Hospital charges for knee arthroscopy/surgery in California vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.

For knee arthroscopy/surgery in California, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.

Based on data from 125 hospitals in California, knee arthroscopy/surgery prices range from $0 to $42,203 — a 42203.0x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in California

Knee arthroscopy/surgery in California can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in California

If you're paying out of pocket for knee arthroscopy/surgery in California, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.

In California, the average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery is $5,988, which is 44% lower than the average list price of $10,775. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Arthroscopy Cost in California

How much does KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY cost in California?
The average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery in California is $5,988. Prices range from $0 to $42,203 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY prices vary so much in California?
Hospital prices for knee arthroscopy/surgery in California differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.
Can I get a cheaper KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY by paying cash?
Yes. In California, the average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery is $5,988, which is 44% below the average list price of $10,775. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY in California?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in California offers the lowest cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY?
Most health insurance plans cover knee arthroscopy/surgery when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

Want the true total cost of KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY?

Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.

Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.