Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Idaho
11 hospitals in Idaho report pricing for knee arthroscopy. The average cash price is $5,200.
11
in Idaho
$5,794
gross charge
$5,200
10% below list price
$1,024 – $12,346
12.1x spread
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY costs an average of $5,200 (cash/self-pay price) in Idaho, based on data from 11 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $1,024 to $12,346 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 Idaho
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LEWISTON | $1,024 | $563-45% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | WEISER | $1,724 | $1,293-25% | $792 – $792 | 0.1/10 | |
| IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LLC Proprietary | IDAHO FALLS | $5,562 | $5,562 | $3,473 – $3,946 | 0.1/10 | |
| MADISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | REXBURG | $8,314 | $6,236-25% | $3,245 – $3,245 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTHWEST SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Proprietary | POST FALLS | $12,346 | $12,346 | $3,139 – $4,676 | 0.1/10 | |
| SHOSHONE MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | KELLOGG | N/A | N/A | $65 – $563 | 0.1/10 | |
| MINIDOKA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | RUPERT | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| CASSIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BURLEY | N/A | N/A | $95 – $6,225 | 0.1/10 | |
| EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | IDAHO FALLS | N/A | N/A | $423 – $17,870 | 0.1/10 | |
| WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | CALDWELL | N/A | N/A | $423 – $16,762 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL Physician | IDAHO FALLS | N/A | N/A | $2,320 – $8,802 | 0.1/10 |
LEWISTON, ID · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,024
Cash Price
$563-45%
WEISER, ID · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$1,724
Cash Price
$1,293-25%
Negotiated Range
$792 – $792
IDAHO FALLS, ID · Proprietary
List Price
$5,562
Cash Price
$5,562
Negotiated Range
$3,473 – $3,946
REXBURG, ID · Government - Local
List Price
$8,314
Cash Price
$6,236-25%
Negotiated Range
$3,245 – $3,245
POST FALLS, ID · Proprietary
List Price
$12,346
Cash Price
$12,346
Negotiated Range
$3,139 – $4,676
KELLOGG, ID · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$65 – $563
RUPERT, ID · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
BURLEY, ID · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$95 – $6,225
IDAHO FALLS, ID · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$423 – $17,870
CALDWELL, ID · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$423 – $16,762
IDAHO FALLS, ID · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,320 – $8,802
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What Affects KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY Cost in Idaho
The cost of knee arthroscopy/surgery in Idaho depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.
The total cost of knee arthroscopy/surgery includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.
Based on data from 11 hospitals in Idaho, knee arthroscopy/surgery prices range from $1,024 to $12,346 — a 12.1x 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 Idaho
The setting where knee arthroscopy/surgery is performed in Idaho significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Idaho
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access knee arthroscopy/surgery at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Idaho offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Idaho, the average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery is $5,200, which is 10% lower than the average list price of $5,794. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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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.