Surgery
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus removal (meniscectomy) cost in New Jersey
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 New Jersey
From 49 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New Jersey.
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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey, from 49 providers. Most listed prices: $4,752–$9,805.
Cheapest totals nearby
- St. Joseph's University Medical Center$3,053Hospital · PatersonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Cooper University Health Care$3,932Hospital · CamdenEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI)$4,451Hospital · EdisonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- St. Joseph's University Medical CenterKnee arthroscopy with meniscus repair/removalFacility fee only$1,847est. $3,053 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,546
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Newton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,546
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Newton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,786
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $3,794
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
- $3,794
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $3,821
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $3,821
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Cooper University Hospital Cape RegionalKnee arthroscopy with meniscus repair/removalFacility fee only$3,852
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,868
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $2,726est. $3,932 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cooper University Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,986
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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.