Surgery
Knee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign body cost in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
From 22 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $3,591 (most listed prices $809–$9,862).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- Hugh Chatham Memorial HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$782
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - CarolinaEast Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,547
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CarolinaEast Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,844
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Erlanger Western Carolina HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$3,627
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Behavioral Health CharlotteKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$3,851
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health CabarrusKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$3,851
Doctor fees are billed separately. +11 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Atrium Health Cabarrus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health StanlyKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$3,851
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Stanly price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health AnsonKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$4,011
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Anson price file · checked Oct 2026 - Granville Health SystemKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$6,018
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Betsy Johnson HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$6,862
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Central Carolina HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$9,740
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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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.