Surgery
Knee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign body cost in Illinois
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 Illinois
From 32 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $3,591 (most listed prices $809–$9,862).
Cheapest in Illinois
- University of Illinois Hospital and ClinicsKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyDoctor fee only$39.90Source: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026
- Fairfield Memorial HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$316
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairfield Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - SwedishAmerican Medical GroupKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$646
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SwedishAmerican Medical Group price file · checked Oct 2026 - Humboldt Park HealthKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$739
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Humboldt Park Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercyhealth Hospital - FreeportKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$814
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercyhealth Hospital - Freeport price file · checked Oct 2026 - Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, IncKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyDoctor fee only$1,018Source: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyDoctor fee only$1,018Source: Deaconess Illinois Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc.Knee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyDoctor fee only$1,018Source: Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, IncKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyDoctor fee only$1,018Source: Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- OSF Saint Anthony Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,240
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,396Source: Blessing Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Morris Hospital and Healthcare CentersKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,415
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers 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.