Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Maine
17 hospitals in Maine report pricing for knee arthroscopy. The average cash price is $4,198.
17
in Maine
$5,506
gross charge
$4,198
24% below list price
$1 – $17,309
17309.0x spread
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY costs an average of $4,198 (cash/self-pay price) in Maine, based on data from 17 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $1 to $17,309 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 Maine
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | LEWISTON | $1 | $1-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BANGOR | $1 | $1-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LINCOLN | $1,585 | $1,268-20% | $489 – $1,522 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAR HARBOR | $2,308 | $1,731-25% | $2,308 – $2,308 | 0.1/10 | |
| REDINGTON FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | SKOWHEGAN | $2,620 | $1,965-25% | $1,467 – $2,620 | 0.1/10 | |
| MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILLINOCKET | $3,115 | $2,804-10% | $0 – $2,897 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MACHIAS | $17,107 | $12,830-25% | $7,527 – $15,653 | 0.1/10 | |
| CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CALAIS | $17,309 | $12,982-25% | $249 – $15,838 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH STEPHENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORWAY | N/A | N/A | $522 – $14,927 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FARMINGTON | N/A | N/A | $522 – $14,086 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PORTLAND | N/A | N/A | $526 – $14,263 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH WALDO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELFAST | N/A | N/A | $522 – $15,942 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | AUGUSTA | N/A | N/A | $3,217 – $12,778 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR Government - Federal | WESTBROOK | N/A | N/A | $526 – $3,140 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRUNSWICK | N/A | N/A | $522 – $11,333 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH PEN BAY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCKPORT | N/A | N/A | $522 – $15,249 | 0.1/10 | |
| LINCOLNHEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAMARISCOTTA | N/A | N/A | $522 – $19,406 | 0.1/10 |
LEWISTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$1-32%
BANGOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$1-32%
LINCOLN, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,585
Cash Price
$1,268-20%
Negotiated Range
$489 – $1,522
BAR HARBOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,308
Cash Price
$1,731-25%
Negotiated Range
$2,308 – $2,308
SKOWHEGAN, ME · Proprietary
List Price
$2,620
Cash Price
$1,965-25%
Negotiated Range
$1,467 – $2,620
MILLINOCKET, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,115
Cash Price
$2,804-10%
Negotiated Range
$0 – $2,897
MACHIAS, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$17,107
Cash Price
$12,830-25%
Negotiated Range
$7,527 – $15,653
CALAIS, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$17,309
Cash Price
$12,982-25%
Negotiated Range
$249 – $15,838
NORWAY, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$522 – $14,927
FARMINGTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$522 – $14,086
PORTLAND, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$526 – $14,263
BELFAST, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$522 – $15,942
AUGUSTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,217 – $12,778
WESTBROOK, ME · Government - Federal
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$526 – $3,140
BRUNSWICK, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$522 – $11,333
ROCKPORT, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$522 – $15,249
DAMARISCOTTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$522 – $19,406
Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Other States
What Affects KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY Cost in Maine
If you're researching knee arthroscopy/surgery costs in Maine, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for knee arthroscopy/surgery in Maine are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 17 hospitals in Maine, knee arthroscopy/surgery prices range from $1 to $17,309 — a 17309.0x 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 Maine
Knee arthroscopy/surgery in Maine 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 Maine
Self-pay patients in Maine often have access to significantly discounted rates for knee arthroscopy/surgery. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.
In Maine, the average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery is $4,198, which is 24% lower than the average list price of $5,506. 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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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.