Inpatient stays
Arthroscopy hospital stay cost in California
Arthroscopy hospital stay usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 12 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $18,387 (most listed prices $3,319–$41,560).
Cheapest in California
- $3,500
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,500
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,500
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
- $18,387
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18,841
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18,844
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18,966
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Anaheim Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $19,345
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Greater El Monte Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $19,548
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Garfield Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20,056
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Seton Medical Center Coastside price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20,106
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Seton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $250,233
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.