Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Minnesota
62 hospitals in Minnesota report pricing for knee arthroscopy. The average cash price is $2,867.
62
in Minnesota
$3,887
gross charge
$2,867
26% below list price
$22 – $17,370
789.6x spread
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY costs an average of $2,867 (cash/self-pay price) in Minnesota, based on data from 62 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $22 to $17,370 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 Minnesota
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE VIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TWO HARBORS | $22 | $12-46% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| MEEKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | LITCHFIELD | $1,046 | $669-36% | $481 – $4,416 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Other | STAPLES | $1,340 | $831-38% | $341 – $1,303 | 0.1/10 | |
| GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GRAND RAPIDS | $2,467 | $1,048-57% | $53 – $6,406 | 0.1/10 | |
| HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | MINNEAPOLIS | $1,942 | $1,126-42% | $291 – $7,896 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHIPPEWA COUNTY HOSPITAL Government - Local | MONTEVIDEO | $1,819 | $1,182-35% | $356 – $1,344 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLOQUET | $1,950 | $1,248-36% | $54 – $6,343 | 0.1/10 | |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | DAWSON | $1,611 | $1,288-20% | $474 – $1,272 | 0.1/10 | |
| WINONA HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Private | WINONA | $3,898 | $1,364-65% | $3,377 – $3,377 | 0.1/10 | |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EDINA | $2,176 | $1,364-37% | $29 – $7,422 | 0.1/10 | |
| PRAIRIE RIDGE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Private | ELBOW LAKE | $2,354 | $1,495-37% | $360 – $2,354 | 0.1/10 | |
| GILLETTE CHILDRENS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | SAINT PAUL | $2,647 | $1,588-40% | $269 – $3,374 | 0.1/10 | |
| GLENCOE REGIONAL HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Other | GLENCOE | $1,590 | $1,590 | $1,171 – $1,419 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVER'S EDGE HOSPITAL & CLINIC Government - Local | ST PETER | $2,155 | $1,724-20% | $94 – $1,982 | 0.1/10 | |
| PERHAM HEALTH Government - Hospital District or Authority | PERHAM | $2,872 | $1,867-35% | $797 – $2,441 | 0.1/10 | |
| CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | CROSBY | $5,927 | $2,015-66% | $503 – $2,134 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CROOKSTON | $2,865 | $2,435-15% | $527 – $4,934 | 0.1/10 | |
| GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | GLENWOOD | $3,720 | $2,530-32% | $330 – $3,560 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS & CLINICS OF MN Voluntary non-profit - Private | MINNEAPOLIS | $2,632 | $2,632 | $370 – $50,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN RED WING Voluntary non-profit - Private | RED WING | $5,311 | $3,558-33% | $245 – $5,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL ROCHESTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | ROCHESTER | $4,162 | $3,704-11% | $200 – $4,341 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM NEW PRAGUE Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEW PRAGUE | $5,311 | $3,983-25% | $200 – $5,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| BIGFORK VALLEY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | BIGFORK | $6,142 | $4,361-29% | $578 – $5,835 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - MANKATO Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANKATO | $5,311 | $4,674-12% | $200 – $5,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - ALBERT LEA AND AUSTIN Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALBERT LEA | $5,311 | $4,674-12% | $200 – $5,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - CANNON FALLS Voluntary non-profit - Private | CANNON FALLS | $5,311 | $4,674-12% | $200 – $5,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM ST. JAMES Voluntary non-profit - Private | ST JAMES | $5,311 | $4,674-12% | $200 – $5,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - FAIRMONT Voluntary non-profit - Private | FAIRMONT | $5,311 | $4,674-12% | $212 – $5,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LAKE CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | LAKE CITY | $5,311 | $4,674-12% | $200 – $5,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - WASECA Voluntary non-profit - Private | WASECA | $5,311 | $4,674-12% | $200 – $5,311 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASTERA HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Other | WADENA | $17,370 | $12,541-28% | $318 – $127,156 | 0.1/10 | |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MAPLEWOOD | N/A | N/A | $373 – $7,302 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE Government - Hospital District or Authority | MOOSE LAKE | N/A | N/A | $2,128 – $11,229 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ADA Voluntary non-profit - Private | ADA | N/A | N/A | $3,121 – $3,245 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH SANDSTONE Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANDSTONE | N/A | N/A | $3,121 – $3,245 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | WABASHA | N/A | N/A | $935 – $16,332 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRVIEW NORTHLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | PRINCETON | N/A | N/A | $373 – $7,422 | 0.1/10 | |
| ALOMERE HEALTH Government - Local | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $1,289 – $12,190 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DULUTH | N/A | N/A | $3,121 – $5,746 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | DULUTH | N/A | N/A | $3,121 – $7,466 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | THIEF RIVER FALLS | N/A | N/A | $3,407 – $3,407 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WHEATON | N/A | N/A | $3,407 – $3,407 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRVIEW LAKES HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Private | WYOMING | N/A | N/A | $373 – $7,422 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH DEER RIVER Voluntary non-profit - Private | DEER RIVER | N/A | N/A | $3,121 – $3,245 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | THIEF RIVER FALLS | N/A | N/A | $3,407 – $3,407 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA Government - Local | VIRGINIA | N/A | N/A | $3,121 – $11,503 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | CANBY | N/A | N/A | $3,407 – $3,407 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRAINERD | N/A | N/A | $3,121 – $11,967 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WORTHINGTON | N/A | N/A | $2,386 – $13,221 | 0.1/10 | |
| ORTONVILLE AREA HEALTH SERVICES Government - Local | ORTONVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,471 – $1,471 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | JACKSON | N/A | N/A | $3,407 – $3,407 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WESTBROOK | N/A | N/A | $3,407 – $3,407 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BEMIDJI | N/A | N/A | $2,335 – $17,166 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAGLEY | N/A | N/A | $3,407 – $3,407 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FOSSTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | FOSSTON | N/A | N/A | $3,121 – $3,245 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARYS - DETROIT LAKES Voluntary non-profit - Church | DETROIT LAKES | N/A | N/A | $2,166 – $14,249 | 0.1/10 | |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BURNSVILLE | N/A | N/A | $373 – $7,302 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | TRACY | N/A | N/A | $3,407 – $3,407 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH NORTHERN PINES MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | AURORA | N/A | N/A | $3,121 – $3,245 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAHNOMEN HEALTH CENTER Government - Local | MAHNOMEN | N/A | N/A | $3,245 – $3,407 | 0.1/10 | |
| SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LUVERNE | N/A | N/A | $3,407 – $3,407 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GRACEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $3,121 – $3,245 | 0.1/10 |
TWO HARBORS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$12-46%
LITCHFIELD, MN · Government - Local
List Price
$1,046
Cash Price
$669-36%
Negotiated Range
$481 – $4,416
STAPLES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$1,340
Cash Price
$831-38%
Negotiated Range
$341 – $1,303
GRAND RAPIDS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,467
Cash Price
$1,048-57%
Negotiated Range
$53 – $6,406
MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Government - Local
List Price
$1,942
Cash Price
$1,126-42%
Negotiated Range
$291 – $7,896
MONTEVIDEO, MN · Government - Local
List Price
$1,819
Cash Price
$1,182-35%
Negotiated Range
$356 – $1,344
CLOQUET, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,950
Cash Price
$1,248-36%
Negotiated Range
$54 – $6,343
DAWSON, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$1,611
Cash Price
$1,288-20%
Negotiated Range
$474 – $1,272
WINONA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,898
Cash Price
$1,364-65%
Negotiated Range
$3,377 – $3,377
EDINA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,176
Cash Price
$1,364-37%
Negotiated Range
$29 – $7,422
ELBOW LAKE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,354
Cash Price
$1,495-37%
Negotiated Range
$360 – $2,354
SAINT PAUL, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$2,647
Cash Price
$1,588-40%
Negotiated Range
$269 – $3,374
GLENCOE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$1,590
Cash Price
$1,590
Negotiated Range
$1,171 – $1,419
ST PETER, MN · Government - Local
List Price
$2,155
Cash Price
$1,724-20%
Negotiated Range
$94 – $1,982
PERHAM, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$2,872
Cash Price
$1,867-35%
Negotiated Range
$797 – $2,441
CROSBY, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$5,927
Cash Price
$2,015-66%
Negotiated Range
$503 – $2,134
CROOKSTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,865
Cash Price
$2,435-15%
Negotiated Range
$527 – $4,934
GLENWOOD, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,720
Cash Price
$2,530-32%
Negotiated Range
$330 – $3,560
MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,632
Cash Price
$2,632
Negotiated Range
$370 – $50,000
RED WING, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,311
Cash Price
$3,558-33%
Negotiated Range
$245 – $5,311
ROCHESTER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$4,162
Cash Price
$3,704-11%
Negotiated Range
$200 – $4,341
NEW PRAGUE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,311
Cash Price
$3,983-25%
Negotiated Range
$200 – $5,311
BIGFORK, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$6,142
Cash Price
$4,361-29%
Negotiated Range
$578 – $5,835
MANKATO, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,311
Cash Price
$4,674-12%
Negotiated Range
$200 – $5,311
ALBERT LEA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,311
Cash Price
$4,674-12%
Negotiated Range
$200 – $5,311
CANNON FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,311
Cash Price
$4,674-12%
Negotiated Range
$200 – $5,311
ST JAMES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,311
Cash Price
$4,674-12%
Negotiated Range
$200 – $5,311
FAIRMONT, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,311
Cash Price
$4,674-12%
Negotiated Range
$212 – $5,311
LAKE CITY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,311
Cash Price
$4,674-12%
Negotiated Range
$200 – $5,311
WASECA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,311
Cash Price
$4,674-12%
Negotiated Range
$200 – $5,311
WADENA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$17,370
Cash Price
$12,541-28%
Negotiated Range
$318 – $127,156
MAPLEWOOD, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$373 – $7,302
MOOSE LAKE, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,128 – $11,229
ADA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,121 – $3,245
SANDSTONE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,121 – $3,245
WABASHA, MN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$935 – $16,332
PRINCETON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$373 – $7,422
ALEXANDRIA, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,289 – $12,190
DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,121 – $5,746
DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,121 – $7,466
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,407 – $3,407
WHEATON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,407 – $3,407
WYOMING, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$373 – $7,422
DEER RIVER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,121 – $3,245
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,407 – $3,407
VIRGINIA, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,121 – $11,503
CANBY, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,407 – $3,407
BRAINERD, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,121 – $11,967
WORTHINGTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,386 – $13,221
ORTONVILLE, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,471 – $1,471
JACKSON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,407 – $3,407
WESTBROOK, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,407 – $3,407
BEMIDJI, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,335 – $17,166
BAGLEY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,407 – $3,407
FOSSTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,121 – $3,245
DETROIT LAKES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,166 – $14,249
BURNSVILLE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$373 – $7,302
TRACY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,407 – $3,407
AURORA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,121 – $3,245
MAHNOMEN, MN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,245 – $3,407
LUVERNE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,407 – $3,407
GRACEVILLE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,121 – $3,245
Knee Arthroscopy Cost by City in Minnesota
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What Affects KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY Cost in Minnesota
If you're researching knee arthroscopy/surgery costs in Minnesota, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for knee arthroscopy/surgery in Minnesota 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 62 hospitals in Minnesota, knee arthroscopy/surgery prices range from $22 to $17,370 — a 789.6x 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 Minnesota
Knee arthroscopy/surgery in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access knee arthroscopy/surgery at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Minnesota offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Minnesota, the average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery is $2,867, which is 26% lower than the average list price of $3,887. 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.