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Knee arthroscopy to remove loose body or foreign object cost in California
Knee arthroscopy to remove loose body or foreign object is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 69 hospital and 1 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $2,841 (most listed prices $683–$10,018).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceKnee arthroscopy to remove loose body or foreign objectDoctor fee only$118Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Adventist Health Mendocino CoastKnee arthroscopy to remove loose body or foreign objectFacility fee only$170
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $317
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterKnee arthroscopy to remove loose body or foreign objectFacility fee only$350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $365
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Madera Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ridgecrest Regional HospitalKnee arthroscopy to remove loose body or foreign objectFacility fee only$654
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalKnee arthroscopy to remove loose body or foreign objectFacility fee only$656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - SCOS OrthoWestArthroscopy, knee; with removal of loose body or foreign body · Knee arthroscopy with loose body removalAsk what's included$843Source: scosortho.com · checked Oct 2026
- $937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $937Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,044
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Healdsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterKnee arthroscopy to remove loose body or foreign objectFacility fee only$1,107
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.