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Knee ligament reconstruction, outside the joint cost in California
Knee ligament reconstruction, outside the joint is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 68 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $5,629 (most listed prices $1,013–$20,936).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceKnee ligament reconstruction, outside the jointDoctor fee only$141Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $223
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $399
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $479
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterKnee ligament reconstruction, outside the jointFacility fee only$1,363
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalKnee ligament reconstruction, outside the jointFacility fee only$1,435
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,609
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natividad Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,671
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.