Surgery
Knee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign body cost in California
Knee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign body usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In California
From 89 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $3,591 (most listed prices $809–$9,862).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyDoctor fee only$146Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Adventist Health Mendocino CoastKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$231
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glendale Adventist Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$413
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - White Memorial Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$495
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ridgecrest Regional HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$866
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Huntington HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mark Twain Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyDoctor fee only$1,281Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,358
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - USC Arcadia HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,451
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: USC Arcadia Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.