Surgery
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus removal (meniscectomy) cost in California
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus removal (meniscectomy) 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 95 hospital and 1 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $4,727 (most listed prices $2,009–$14,159).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Meniscus repair (29882/29883) is a different, costlier bundle.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus removal (meniscectomy)
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 96 providers. Most listed prices: $2,315–$10,403.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $861
- $1,539
- Adventist Health Mendocino Coast$1,543Hospital · Fort BraggEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceKnee arthroscopy with meniscus repair/removalDoctor fee only$119Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- SCOS OrthoWestArthroscopy, knee; with meniscectomy, medial or lateral · Knee arthroscopy with medial or lateral meniscectomyAsk what's included$861est. $861 totalSource: scosortho.com · checked Oct 2026
- $946Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,234
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairchild Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,346
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bear Valley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $172est. $1,543 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $350est. $1,556 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,589
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: County of Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,617
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: NorthBay Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,665
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,803
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $656est. $1,862 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Knee arthroscopy with meniscus removal (meniscectomy)
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.