Knee arthroscopy, cartilage smoothing cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 7 hospitals publish a cash price for knee arthroscopy with smoothing of damaged cartilage (chondroplasty): from $668.20 to $4,134.75, with a median of $2,520.00. The lowest price is at Regions Hospital (St. Paul). The highest price is 6.2× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 29877. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital lowest St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Knee arthroscopy/surgery | $668.20 | $2,570.00 | — source file |
| Fairview Maple Grove Surgery Center Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC KNEE ARTHROSCOPY, SHAVE ARTICULAR CARTILAGE | $1,739.14 | $4,337.00 | May 18, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Hospital St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Knee Arthroscopy/Surgery | $2,437.50 | $9,375.00 | — source file |
| Childrens Health Care Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 29877 Arthrs Knee Debridement/Shaving Artclr Crtlg | $2,520.00 | $2,520.00 | May 7, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Pro Arthrs Kne Dbrdmt/Shvg Artclr Crtlg Chndpls | $2,733.06 | $5,024.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Outpatient Services | $3,696.42 | $9,218.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN ARTHRS KNEE SURG DEBRIDEMENT/SHVG ARTCLR CRTLG | $4,134.75 | $5,024.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 5 | $668.20 | $2,437.50 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 1 | $2,733.06 | $2,733.06 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $4,134.75 | $4,134.75 |
What it is
This code covers knee arthroscopy in which the surgeon smooths rough or loose cartilage.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.
Knee arthroscopy with smoothing of damaged cartilage (chondroplasty) in other states
- Alabama$5,039.32
- Alaska$6,238.00
- Arizona$2,316.69
- Arkansas$4,729.29
- California$5,148.00
- Connecticut$46,518.67
- Delaware$2,000.00
- Florida$10,706.06
- Georgia$8,718.00
- Idaho$8,372.00
- Illinois$8,548.06
- Indiana$1,357.65
- Iowa$1,526.40
- Kansas$10,442.65
- Kentucky$1,357.65
- Louisiana$2,695.20
- Maine$505.68
- Maryland$1,626.00
- Massachusetts$3,410.00
- Michigan$1,837.30
- Mississippi$12,434.73
- Missouri$5,711.26
- Montana$1,342.35
- Nebraska$1,748.57
- Nevada$3,559.00
- New Hampshire$1,875.00
- New Jersey$3,821.05
- New York$1,855.00
- Ohio$2,373.80
- Oklahoma$6,833.03
- Oregon$1,813.61
- Pennsylvania$926.69
- Rhode Island$5,613.32
- South Carolina$4,594.20
- South Dakota$2,722.36
- Tennessee$3,663.00
- Texas$4,508.71
- Vermont$1,594.00
- Virginia$17,718.60
- Washington$3,486.55
- West Virginia$682.00
- Wisconsin$3,265.60
- Wyoming$2,101.18
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.