Surgery
Knee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign body cost in Ohio
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 Ohio
From 19 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $3,591 (most listed prices $809–$9,862).
Cheapest in Ohio
- $263Source: Mount Carmel East price file · checked Oct 2026
- Barnesville HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$830
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Barnesville Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - Harrison Community HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$830
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harrison Community Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - MetroHealth System Main CampusKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,038
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MetroHealth System Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Southwest General Health CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,163
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southwest General Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Knox Community HospitalKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,461
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Knox Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Nationwide Children's Hospital ToledoKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyDoctor fee only$1,798Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo price file · checked Oct 2026
- Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic CenterKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$1,831
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Hospital Medical Center_BurnetKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyDoctor fee only$2,308Source: Children's Hospital Medical Center_Burnet price file · checked Oct 2026
- $2,600
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: akron general price file · checked Oct 2026 - cleveland clinic main campusKnee joint surgery to explore, drain fluid or remove foreign bodyFacility fee only$2,600
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: cleveland clinic main campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,600
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: mercy 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.