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Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Minnesota

62 hospitals in Minnesota report pricing for knee arthroscopy. The average cash price is $2,867.

Hospitals

62

in Minnesota

Average List Price

$3,887

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$2,867

26% below list price

Price Range

$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
LAKE VIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

TWO HARBORS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22

Cash Price

$12-46%

MEEKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

LITCHFIELD, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$1,046

Cash Price

$669-36%

Negotiated Range

$481$4,416

LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM

STAPLES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$1,340

Cash Price

$831-38%

Negotiated Range

$341$1,303

GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL

GRAND RAPIDS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,467

Cash Price

$1,048-57%

Negotiated Range

$53$6,406

HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$1,942

Cash Price

$1,126-42%

Negotiated Range

$291$7,896

CHIPPEWA COUNTY HOSPITAL

MONTEVIDEO, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$1,819

Cash Price

$1,182-35%

Negotiated Range

$356$1,344

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CLOQUET, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,950

Cash Price

$1,248-36%

Negotiated Range

$54$6,343

JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

DAWSON, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$1,611

Cash Price

$1,288-20%

Negotiated Range

$474$1,272

WINONA HEALTH SERVICES

WINONA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,898

Cash Price

$1,364-65%

Negotiated Range

$3,377$3,377

M HEALTH FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL

EDINA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,176

Cash Price

$1,364-37%

Negotiated Range

$29$7,422

PRAIRIE RIDGE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

ELBOW LAKE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,354

Cash Price

$1,495-37%

Negotiated Range

$360$2,354

GILLETTE CHILDRENS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

SAINT PAUL, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$2,647

Cash Price

$1,588-40%

Negotiated Range

$269$3,374

GLENCOE REGIONAL HEALTH

GLENCOE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$1,590

Cash Price

$1,590

Negotiated Range

$1,171$1,419

RIVER'S EDGE HOSPITAL & CLINIC

ST PETER, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$2,155

Cash Price

$1,724-20%

Negotiated Range

$94$1,982

PERHAM HEALTH

PERHAM, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$2,872

Cash Price

$1,867-35%

Negotiated Range

$797$2,441

CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CROSBY, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$5,927

Cash Price

$2,015-66%

Negotiated Range

$503$2,134

RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL

CROOKSTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,865

Cash Price

$2,435-15%

Negotiated Range

$527$4,934

GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL

GLENWOOD, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$3,720

Cash Price

$2,530-32%

Negotiated Range

$330$3,560

CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS & CLINICS OF MN

MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,632

Cash Price

$2,632

Negotiated Range

$370$50,000

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN RED WING

RED WING, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,311

Cash Price

$3,558-33%

Negotiated Range

$245$5,311

MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL ROCHESTER

ROCHESTER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$4,162

Cash Price

$3,704-11%

Negotiated Range

$200$4,341

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM NEW PRAGUE

NEW PRAGUE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,311

Cash Price

$3,983-25%

Negotiated Range

$200$5,311

BIGFORK VALLEY HOSPITAL

BIGFORK, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$6,142

Cash Price

$4,361-29%

Negotiated Range

$578$5,835

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - MANKATO

MANKATO, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,311

Cash Price

$4,674-12%

Negotiated Range

$200$5,311

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - ALBERT LEA AND AUSTIN

ALBERT LEA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,311

Cash Price

$4,674-12%

Negotiated Range

$200$5,311

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - CANNON FALLS

CANNON FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,311

Cash Price

$4,674-12%

Negotiated Range

$200$5,311

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM ST. JAMES

ST JAMES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,311

Cash Price

$4,674-12%

Negotiated Range

$200$5,311

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - FAIRMONT

FAIRMONT, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,311

Cash Price

$4,674-12%

Negotiated Range

$212$5,311

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LAKE CITY

LAKE CITY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,311

Cash Price

$4,674-12%

Negotiated Range

$200$5,311

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - WASECA

WASECA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,311

Cash Price

$4,674-12%

Negotiated Range

$200$5,311

ASTERA HEALTH

WADENA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$17,370

Cash Price

$12,541-28%

Negotiated Range

$318$127,156

M HEALTH FAIRVIEW ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL

MAPLEWOOD, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$373$7,302

ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE

MOOSE LAKE, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,128$11,229

ESSENTIA HEALTH ADA

ADA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,121$3,245

ESSENTIA HEALTH SANDSTONE

SANDSTONE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,121$3,245

ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

WABASHA, MN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$935$16,332

FAIRVIEW NORTHLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL

PRINCETON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$373$7,422

ALOMERE HEALTH

ALEXANDRIA, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,289$12,190

ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH

DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,121$5,746

ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER

DULUTH, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,121$7,466

SANFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,407$3,407

SANFORD WHEATON MEDICAL CENTER

WHEATON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,407$3,407

FAIRVIEW LAKES HEALTH SERVICES

WYOMING, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$373$7,422

ESSENTIA HEALTH DEER RIVER

DEER RIVER, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,121$3,245

SANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTER

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,407$3,407

ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA

VIRGINIA, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,121$11,503

SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER

CANBY, MN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,407$3,407

ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER

BRAINERD, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,121$11,967

SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER

WORTHINGTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,386$13,221

ORTONVILLE AREA HEALTH SERVICES

ORTONVILLE, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,471$1,471

SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER

JACKSON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,407$3,407

SANFORD WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTER

WESTBROOK, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,407$3,407

SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER

BEMIDJI, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,335$17,166

SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER

BAGLEY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,407$3,407

ESSENTIA HEALTH FOSSTON

FOSSTON, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,121$3,245

ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARYS - DETROIT LAKES

DETROIT LAKES, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,166$14,249

M HEALTH FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL

BURNSVILLE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$373$7,302

SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER

TRACY, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,407$3,407

ESSENTIA HEALTH NORTHERN PINES MEDICAL CENTER

AURORA, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,121$3,245

MAHNOMEN HEALTH CENTER

MAHNOMEN, MN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,245$3,407

SANFORD LUVERNE MEDICAL CENTER

LUVERNE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,407$3,407

ESSENTIA HEALTH HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL

GRACEVILLE, MN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Minnesota

How much does KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY cost in Minnesota?
The average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery in Minnesota is $2,867. Prices range from $22 to $17,370 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY prices vary so much in Minnesota?
Hospital prices for knee arthroscopy/surgery in Minnesota 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 Minnesota, the average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery is $2,867, which is 26% below the average list price of $3,887. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY in Minnesota?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Minnesota 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.

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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.