Surgery
Knee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign body cost in Georgia
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 Georgia
From 21 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
Nationwide typical: $3,591 (most listed prices $809–$9,862).
Cheapest in Georgia
- $1,151
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Putney price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,151
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Sumter price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,151
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Worth price file · checked Oct 2026 - Tanner Medical Center/CarrolltonKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,695
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton price file · checked Sep 2026 - Atrium Health Navicent The Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$3,805
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Navicent PeachKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$3,821
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Navicent Peach price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Navicent BaldwinKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$3,855
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin price file · checked Oct 2026 - Emory Decatur HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$7,811
Doctor fees are billed separately. +6 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Emory Decatur Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Emory Saint Joseph's HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$7,811
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes SpaldingKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$8,632
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spaldin price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Stephens County HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$9,000
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stephens County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11,629
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Screven 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.