Orthopedic procedures
Knee manipulation under general anesthesia (MUA) cost in California
Knee manipulation under general anesthesia (MUA) 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 California
From 100 hospital and 2 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $2,098 (most listed prices $587–$5,443).
Usually included: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's or surgeon's fee.
Good to know: Usually for stiffness after knee replacement. Post-MUA physical therapy is excluded.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Knee manipulation under general anesthesia (MUA)
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 102 providers. Most listed prices: $849–$4,931.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $253
- Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital$589Hospital · BishopEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Contra Costa Regional Medical Center$608Hospital · MartinezEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceKnee manipulation under general anesthesiaDoctor fee only$31Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- SCOS OrthoWestManipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia · Manipulation of knee under general anesthesiaAsk what's included$253est. $253 totalSource: scosortho.com · checked Oct 2026
- $263Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $455
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: NorthBay Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalKnee manipulation under general anesthesiaFacility fee only$267est. $589 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $286est. $608 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $294est. $615 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Plumas District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $298est. $620 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairchild Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $315est. $637 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $315est. $637 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $350est. $672 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $687
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tahoe Forest Health System 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.