Surgery
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus removal (meniscectomy) cost in Louisiana
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 Louisiana
From 35 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.
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 Louisiana
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 Louisiana, from 35 providers. Most listed prices: $2,041–$9,409.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $1,384
- $1,736
- $1,856
- $178est. $1,384 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Minden Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $530est. $1,736 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Acadian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,264est. $1,856 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hardtner Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $832est. $2,038 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bayou Bend Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $838est. $2,044 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $838est. $2,045 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covington Trace ER & Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,011est. $2,217 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franklin Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,141est. $2,347 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,587
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Springhill Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,778
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Charles Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,906
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Park Place Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,977
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center 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.