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Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Pennsylvania

81 hospitals in Pennsylvania report pricing for knee arthroscopy. The average cash price is $5,383.

Hospitals

81

in Pennsylvania

Average List Price

$11,377

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$5,383

53% below list price

Price Range

$495 – $42,064

85.0x spread

KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY costs an average of $5,383 (cash/self-pay price) in Pennsylvania, based on data from 81 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $495 to $42,064 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 Pennsylvania

Sorted by lowest cash price
JEFFERSON ABINGTON HOSPITAL

ABINGTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$495

Cash Price

$84-83%

Negotiated Range

$453$8,267

FORBES HOSPITAL

MONROEVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,538

Cash Price

$338-78%

Negotiated Range

$19$7,372

SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL

ERIE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,538

Cash Price

$338-78%

Negotiated Range

$19$7,372

GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER

GROVE CITY, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,538

Cash Price

$338-78%

Negotiated Range

$19$7,372

CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL

CANONSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,538

Cash Price

$338-78%

Negotiated Range

$19$7,372

JEFFERSON HOSPITAL

JEFFERSON HILLS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,538

Cash Price

$338-78%

Negotiated Range

$19$7,372

TITUSVILLE AREA HOSPITAL

TITUSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,438

Cash Price

$863-40%

Negotiated Range

$21$784

OSS ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

YORK, PA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$2,036

Cash Price

$1,018-50%

UPMC COLE

COUDERSPORT, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,732

Cash Price

$1,639-40%

Negotiated Range

$571$3,250

ST CLAIR HOSPITAL

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$9,603

Cash Price

$2,382-75%

Negotiated Range

$580$10,459

WARREN GENERAL HOSPITAL

WARREN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,767

Cash Price

$2,884-50%

Negotiated Range

$438$8,823

UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL

UNIONTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$6,244

Cash Price

$3,122-50%

Negotiated Range

$172$7,041

LOWER BUCKS HOSPITAL

BRISTOL, PA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$8,313

Cash Price

$3,218-61%

Negotiated Range

$932$7,781

ROXBOROUGH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$7,863

Cash Price

$3,345-57%

Negotiated Range

$932$7,863

SUBURBAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

NORRISTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,863

Cash Price

$3,345-57%

Negotiated Range

$932$7,863

GEISINGER JERSEY SHORE HOSPITAL

JERSEY SHORE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,589

Cash Price

$3,465-38%

Negotiated Range

$544$4,471

JEFFERSON EINSTEIN PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$3,804

Negotiated Range

$1,009$15,690

JEFFERSON EINSTEIN MONTGOMERY HOSPITAL

EAST NORRITON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$3,804

Negotiated Range

$1,009$15,690

SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF READING

WYOMISSING, PA · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$11,774

Cash Price

$4,441-62%

Negotiated Range

$544$9,773

BARNES-KASSON COUNTY HOSPITAL

SUSQUEHANNA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,936

Cash Price

$5,555-30%

PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER

ENOLA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$21,090

Cash Price

$6,637-69%

Negotiated Range

$2,718$16,872

WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HONESDALE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$11,244

Cash Price

$7,871-30%

Negotiated Range

$3,257$8,995

WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL

WILKES-BARRE, PA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$34,053

Cash Price

$8,173-76%

Negotiated Range

$526$34,053

PHYSICIANS CARE SURGICAL HOSPITAL

ROYERSFORD, PA · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$20,720

Cash Price

$10,218-51%

Negotiated Range

$900$27,099

REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF SCRANTON

SCRANTON, PA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$42,064

Cash Price

$11,357-73%

Negotiated Range

$526$42,064

ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER

LANGHORNE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22,207

Cash Price

$14,434-35%

Negotiated Range

$75$7,241

NAZARETH HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22,249

Cash Price

$14,462-35%

Negotiated Range

$1$11,290

MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER- MERCY FITZGERALD

DARBY, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$28,299

Cash Price

$18,394-35%

Negotiated Range

$75$8,804

DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL

DOYLESTOWN, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$19,911

Cash Price

$19,911

Negotiated Range

$2,360$6,055

UPMC BEDFORD MEMORIAL

EVERETT, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$571$3,522

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$707$12,000

ST LUKE'S MINERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

COALDALE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$625$8,975

PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON

HUNTINGDON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$598

ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM

BETHLEHEM, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$625$10,778

PENN HIGHLANDS ELK

SAINT MARYS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$598

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - MONROE CAMPUS

STROUDSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$641$8,209

PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS

DUBOIS, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$598

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - EASTON CAMPUS

EASTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$625$14,691

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - CARBON CAMPUS

LEHIGHTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$641$9,071

PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE

CONNELLSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$338$5,968

PENN HIGHLANDS BROOKVILLE

BROOKVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$598

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS

EASTON, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$625$10,544

RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MEDIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,362$8,240

PAOLI HOSPITAL

PAOLI, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,362$8,240

MAIN LINE HOSPITAL LANKENAU

WYNNEWOOD, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,390$8,240

MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$6,049

GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL

GETTYSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$970$19,415

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - GRAND VIEW CAMPUS

SELLERSVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$652$62,503

GEISINGER ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL

ORWIGSBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$630$9,345

CLARION HOSPITAL

CLARION, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$544$7,335

JEFFERSON HEALTH- NORTHEAST

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$707$8,267

JEFFERSON LANSDALE HOSPITAL

LANSDALE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$669$18,371

HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

MEADOWBROOK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$56$6,282

MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER

STATE COLLEGE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$544$14,487

INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITA

BUTLER, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$40$8,005

UPMC GREENE

WAYNESBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$625$6,651

UPMC ALTOONA

ALTOONA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$544$3,542

UPMC PASSAVANT

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$679$4,955

UPMC PINNACLE HOSPITALS

HARRISBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$679$4,955

WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

YORK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$970$15,648

WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LEWISBURG, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$854$15,468

WELLSPAN EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

EPHRATA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$970$14,370

UPMC WILLIAMSPORT

WILLIAMSPORT, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$3,341

UPMC WELLSBORO

WELLSBORO, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$1,862

UPMC ST MARGARET

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$6,207

UPMC SOMERSET

SOMERSET, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$5,807

UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$7,096

UPMC NORTHWEST

SENECA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$3,403

UPMC MERCY

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$6,386

UPMC MEMORIAL

YORK, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$690$10,965

UPMC MCKEESPORT HOSPITAL

MC KEESPORT, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$5,255

UPMC LITITZ

LITITZ, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$690$9,802

UPMC KANE

KANE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$3,250

PENN HIGHLANDS TYRONE

TYRONE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$598

UPMC HORIZON

GREENVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$5,805

UPMC HANOVER

HANOVER, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$690$11,025

UPMC HAMOT

ERIE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$5,093

UPMC EAST

MONROEVILLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$598$6,207

PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY

MONONGAHELA, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$334$7,071

UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$537$4,414

UPMC CARLISLE

CARLISLE, PA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$690$9,700

Knee Arthroscopy Cost by City in Pennsylvania

Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Other States

What Affects KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY Cost in Pennsylvania

If you're researching knee arthroscopy/surgery costs in Pennsylvania, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.

Surgical costs for knee arthroscopy/surgery in Pennsylvania 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 81 hospitals in Pennsylvania, knee arthroscopy/surgery prices range from $495 to $42,064 — a 85.0x 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 Pennsylvania

Knee arthroscopy/surgery in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

If you're paying out of pocket for knee arthroscopy/surgery in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, the average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery is $5,383, which is 53% lower than the average list price of $11,377. 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 Pennsylvania

How much does KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY cost in Pennsylvania?
The average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery in Pennsylvania is $5,383. Prices range from $495 to $42,064 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY prices vary so much in Pennsylvania?
Hospital prices for knee arthroscopy/surgery in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, the average cash price for knee arthroscopy/surgery is $5,383, which is 53% below the average list price of $11,377. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY in Pennsylvania?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Pennsylvania 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.