Surgery
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus removal (meniscectomy) cost in Minnesota
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 Minnesota
From 30 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.
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 Minnesota
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 Minnesota, from 30 providers. Most listed prices: $1,864–$6,067.
Cheapest totals nearby
- CentraCare - Monticello Hospital$1,507Hospital · MonticelloEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $1,583
- Stevens Community Medical Center Inc$1,762Hospital · MorrisEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $983Source: Rainy Lake Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,126Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,495Source: Lake Region Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- $301est. $1,507 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $546est. $1,583 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Winona Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - M Health Fairview Maple Grove Surgery CenterKnee arthroscopy with meniscus repair/removalFacility fee only$1,739
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: M Health Fairview Maple Grove Surgery Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $926est. $1,762 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stevens Community Medical Center Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,798
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Perham Hospital District dba Perham HealthKnee arthroscopy with meniscus repair/removalFacility fee only$1,867
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Perham Hospital District dba Perham Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $669est. $1,876 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Meeker Memorial Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,900
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: River's Edge Hospital and Clinic price file · checked Oct 2026 - Avera Marshall Regional Medical CenterKnee arthroscopy with meniscus repair/removalFacility fee only$713est. $1,919 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Avera Marshall 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.