Knee arthroscopy (both menisci) cost in Montana
In Montana, 5 hospitals publish a cash price for knee arthroscopy with removal of both torn meniscus parts: from $830.40 to $6,489.22, with a median of $1,734.98. The lowest price is at Providence St Joseph Medical Center (Polson). The highest price is 7.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 29880. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Montana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center lowest Polson · Polson, MT HC PR 29880 ARTHRSCP M/L MENISECTOMY | $830.40 | $1,038.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Barrett Hospital & Healthcare Dillon · Dillon, MT Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | $1,216.00 | $1,280.00 | Jun 12, 2026 source file |
| Community Hospital of Anaconda Anaconda · Anaconda, MT Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | $1,734.98 | $2,313.30 | Jul 20, 2026 source file |
| St. Peter's Health Helena · Helena, MT OPERATING ROOM SERVICES - GENERAL CLASSIFICATION | $6,185.89 | $7,277.52 | — source file |
| Great Falls Clinic Hospital Great Falls · Great Falls, MT REMOVAL OF BOTH KNEE CARTILAGES USING AN ENDOSCOPE | $6,489.22 | $6,489.22 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaconda, MT | 1 | $1,734.98 | $1,734.98 |
| Dillon, MT | 1 | $1,216.00 | $1,216.00 |
| Great Falls, MT | 1 | $6,489.22 | $6,489.22 |
| Helena, MT | 1 | $6,185.89 | $6,185.89 |
| Polson, MT | 1 | $830.40 | $830.40 |
What it is
This knee arthroscopy trims torn parts of both the inner and outer meniscus through small incisions.
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 removal of both torn meniscus parts in other states
- Alabama$4,244.60
- Alaska$7,685.72
- Arizona$2,287.11
- Arkansas$4,623.79
- California$4,187.00
- Connecticut$2,282.10
- Delaware$13,604.30
- Florida$6,045.87
- Georgia$8,718.00
- Idaho$6,877.00
- Illinois$5,248.74
- Indiana$1,338.40
- Iowa$1,380.80
- Kansas$10,281.41
- Kentucky$1,416.45
- Louisiana$2,731.20
- Maine$471.99
- Maryland$3,257.23
- Massachusetts$8,347.25
- Michigan$2,162.40
- Minnesota$2,456.62
- Mississippi$13,459.23
- Missouri$7,041.14
- Nebraska$2,428.34
- Nevada$3,559.00
- New Hampshire$2,550.00
- New Jersey$4,330.30
- New York$2,294.56
- Ohio$2,288.37
- Oklahoma$6,945.40
- Oregon$1,656.75
- Pennsylvania$1,264.00
- Rhode Island$5,742.81
- South Carolina$4,523.40
- South Dakota$4,729.96
- Tennessee$6,207.43
- Texas$5,706.11
- Vermont$1,635.55
- Virginia$14,894.40
- Washington$1,902.70
- West Virginia$617.00
- Wisconsin$2,958.15
- Wyoming$2,709.13
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.