Hip arthroscopy Cost by Hospital

Hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1162 US hospitals across 50 states, from their machine-readable files.

$5,798median cash price · 1162 hospitals, 50 statestypically $1,383–$18,196 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$7,041
Cash / self-pay
$5,798
Insurer-negotiated
$7,358
Medicare pays
$931
$1,383$18,196
Median cash $5,798  ·  Medicare $931  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $5,798 — about 6.2× the Medicare rate ($931). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,861).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $7,041 list price could save about $1,243 (18%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Unity Hospital Rochester, NY $973 $972 ★ 2/5 294 min 15.3%
Unity Specialty Hospital Rochester, NY $973 $972 — — —
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX $1,060 $4,620 — — 14.8%
Healdsburg Hospital Healdsburg, CA $1,099 $5,430 — 94 min 15.1%
McLaren Bay Region Bay City, MI $1,232 $931 ★ 1/5 170 min 16.3%
McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey, MI $1,232 $931 ★ 3/5 150 min 14.8%
McLaren Flint Flint, MI $1,232 $931 ★ 2/5 186 min 16.0%
McLaren Lapeer Region Lapeer, MI $1,232 $931 ★ 2/5 186 min 14.6%
McLaren Oakland Pontiac, MI $1,232 $931 ★ 2/5 106 min 15.2%
McLaren Port Huron Port Huron, MI $1,232 $931 ★ 2/5 238 min 15.2%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $1,232 $931 — 70 min —
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $1,232 $931 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
McLaren Greater Lansing Lansing, MI $1,235 $1,049 ★ 3/5 259 min 14.7%
McLaren Macomb Mount Clemens, MI $1,235 $1,049 ★ 1/5 168 min 15.2%
Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $1,249 $1,899 — 101 min 15.0%
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $1,365 $1,261 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $1,365 $6,377 ★ 5/5 128 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $1,365 $6,283 ★ 2/5 127 min 15.1%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $1,384 $1,724 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $1,384 $1,613 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
Jefferson Health-Northeast Philadelphia, PA $1,398 $1,244 ★ 2/5 290 min 15.4%
Family Health West Hospital Fruita, CO $1,416 $8,973 — — 15.2%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $1,429 $1,312 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $1,429 $1,312 ★ 3/5 301 min 13.6%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $1,429 $1,312 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Hip arthroscopy

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $5,798; Medicare pays $931.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 107
$404
$63 – $3,799
Univera 11
$821
$119 – $1,235
Medicare 189
$971
$415 – $8,453
AmeriHealth 88
$1,208
$723 – $13,315
Geisinger 28
$1,208
$1,185 – $7,396
Independent Health 15
$1,247
$412 – $1,458
MVP Health Care 36
$1,769
$690 – $15,324
Bright Health 35
$2,007
$1,471 – $8,280
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 26
$2,096
$1,971 – $11,008
Priority Health 31
$2,101
$776 – $7,230
Amerigroup 101
$2,518
$917 – $7,189
Molina Healthcare 315
$2,638
$772 – $8,479
Centene / Ambetter 414
$3,396
$912 – $13,099
Tricare / VA 123
$3,621
$826 – $9,287
MultiPlan / PHCS network 115
$3,782
$765 – $12,392
HealthPartners 67
$3,926
$839 – $12,635
Sanford Health Plan 22
$3,962
$928 – $12,650
Medica 51
$4,150
$930 – $10,876
Harvard Pilgrim 12
$5,130
$1,190 – $13,845
SelectHealth 31
$5,307
$2,160 – $12,599
Highmark 56
$6,028
$667 – $15,570
Coventry 28
$6,654
$1,047 – $11,171
Aetna 694
$6,870
$1,076 – $13,140
Devoted Health 84
$7,135
$6,542 – $7,808
UCare 30
$7,151
$700 – $12,643
Blue Cross Blue Shield 636
$7,178
$742 – $18,507
Security Health Plan 20
$7,187
$911 – $13,221
Health Net 83
$7,523
$781 – $16,759
UnitedHealthcare 730
$7,551
$965 – $16,982
UPMC Health Plan 33
$7,827
$1,663 – $19,693
Kaiser Permanente 115
$8,633
$970 – $24,265
Healthcare Highways 32
$8,858
$8,517 – $9,565
Oscar Health 110
$8,970
$3,549 – $14,352
Humana 519
$9,251
$999 – $19,994
Anthem 279
$9,669
$868 – $16,896
Cigna 525
$11,502
$3,063 – $26,028
EmblemHealth 33
$16,029
$4,094 – $57,245
AvMed 30
$20,949
$7,012 – $28,672

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Kentucky$1,365
Michigan$1,429
North Dakota$1,831
Tennessee$1,981
Delaware$2,000
New Mexico$2,020

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXSacramento, CADallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CASan Antonio, TXArlington, TXCincinnati, OHKansas City, MOOmaha, NEPhiladelphia, PASan Francisco, CAAurora, COBronx, NYBrooklyn, NYColorado Springs, COJacksonville, FLKnoxville, TNMilwaukee, WIMobile, AL

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 1162 US hospitals across 50 states, the typical (median) cash price is $5,798, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $7,041, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $7,358, a Medicare rate of about $931. Most cash prices fall between $1,383 and $18,196 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Hip arthroscopy cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1162 US hospitals is $5,798. Most hospitals fall between $1,383 and $18,196. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Hip arthroscopy?
Medicare pays about $931. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Hip arthroscopy prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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