Meniscus Surgery Cost in California (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
The average meniscus surgery cost in California is $5,034 without insurance across 112 reporting hospitals. Published list prices in California range from $0 to $45,859. For example, among hospitals in our comparison table, SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL (SANTA MONICA) lists about $0 while MARINHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER (GREENBRAE) lists about $27,515. Ambulatory surgery centers in California often publish lower cash rates than hospital outpatient departments for the same CPT code when clinically appropriate.
Meniscus Surgery costs $5,034 on average without insurance in California, based on actual CMS data from 112 hospitals. Prices range from $0 to $45,859 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
112 hospitals in California report pricing for meniscus surgery. The average cash price is $5,034.
112
in California
$8,696
gross charge
$5,034
42% below list price
$0 – $45,859
4585905.0x spread
Hospital Prices in California
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA MONICA | $0 | $0 | $0 – $44,070 | 4.4/10 | |
| RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER Government - State | LOS ANGELES | $0 | $0 | $0 – $44,070 | 4.4/10 | |
| RESNICK NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AT UCLA Government - State | LOS ANGELES | $0 | $0 | $0 – $9,484 | 4.4/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH LODI MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | LODI | $1,755 | $123-93% | $644 – $2,106 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA Voluntary non-profit - Church | SONORA | $2,106 | $358-83% | $60 – $1,895 | 2.2/10 | |
| GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | GLENDALE | $2,628 | $394-85% | $207 – $4,208 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH VALLEJO Voluntary non-profit - Private | VALLEJO | $2,685 | $403-85% | $558 – $2,417 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH ST HELENA Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAINT HELENA | $2,685 | $403-85% | $558 – $2,417 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE Voluntary non-profit - Private | TULARE | $2,410 | $458-81% | $65 – $1,218 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | LOS ANGELES | $2,578 | $464-82% | $105 – $2,140 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL MONTEBELLO Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONTEBELLO | $2,578 | $464-82% | $105 – $2,140 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH UKIAH VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | UKIAH | $2,410 | $482-80% | $66 – $2,169 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TEHACHAPI VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | TEHACHAPI | $2,410 | $651-73% | $558 – $1,383 | 2.2/10 | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH HOWARD MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WILLITS | $2,809 | $843-70% | $601 – $2,809 | 2.2/10 | |
| MARK TWAIN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SAN ANDREAS | $1,829 | $1,218-33% | $473 – $1,792 | 4.4/10 | |
| NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | BISHOP | $1,435 | $1,435 | — | 4.2/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE Voluntary non-profit - Private | RIVERSIDE | $2,830 | $1,472-48% | $3,219 – $3,942 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - BALDWIN PARK Voluntary non-profit - Other | BALDWIN PARK | $2,830 | $1,472-48% | $3,219 – $3,942 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - LOS ANGELES Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | $2,830 | $1,472-48% | $3,219 – $3,942 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH BAY Voluntary non-profit - Other | HARBOR CITY | $2,830 | $1,472-48% | $3,219 – $3,942 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WEST LA Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOS ANGELES | $2,830 | $1,472-48% | $3,219 – $3,942 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WOODLAND HILLS Voluntary non-profit - Private | WOODLAND HILLS | $2,830 | $1,472-48% | $3,219 – $3,942 | 4.8/10 | |
| FAIRCHILD MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | YREKA | $1,512 | $1,512 | $95 – $1,421 | 4.2/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL FONTANA/ONTARIO Voluntary non-profit - Private | FONTANA | $3,048 | $1,585-48% | $3,087 – $8,858 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN MARCOS Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN MARCOS | $3,048 | $1,585-48% | $3,087 – $8,858 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - PANORAMA CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | PANORAMA CITY | $3,048 | $1,585-48% | $3,087 – $8,858 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-MORENO VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Other | MORENO VALLEY | $3,048 | $1,585-48% | $3,087 – $8,858 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM Voluntary non-profit - Private | ANAHEIM | $3,048 | $1,585-48% | $3,087 – $8,858 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - DOWNEY Voluntary non-profit - Other | DOWNEY | $3,048 | $1,585-48% | $3,087 – $8,858 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN DIEGO | $3,048 | $1,585-48% | $3,087 – $8,858 | 4.8/10 | |
| HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review) | PASADENA | $2,662 | $1,730-35% | $4,261 – $14,248 | 6.8/10 | |
| NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | FAIRFIELD | $1,992 | $1,992 | — | 4.4/10 | |
| MAMMOTH HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | MAMMOTH LAKES | $2,862 | $2,003-30% | $2,003 – $2,719 | 1.6/10 | |
| OROVILLE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OROVILLE | $4,242 | $2,121-50% | $369 – $5,089 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA CLARA | $10,136 | $5,169-49% | $3,777 – $11,280 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT Voluntary non-profit - Private | FREMONT | $10,136 | $5,169-49% | $3,777 – $11,280 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSP SO SACRAMENTO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | $10,136 | $5,169-49% | $3,777 – $11,280 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER PERMANENTE PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY-SANT Proprietary | SANTA CLARA | $10,136 | $5,169-49% | $3,777 – $11,280 | 0/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN RAFAEL | $10,136 | $5,169-49% | $3,777 – $11,280 | 4.8/10 | |
| CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | INGLEWOOD | $1,500 | $5,359 | $200 – $1,500 | 6.3/10 | |
| SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | SAN DIMAS | $15,000 | $5,359-64% | $801 – $15,000 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | VALLEJO | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA ROSA Voluntary non-profit - Other | SANTA ROSA | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND Voluntary non-profit - Private | OAKLAND | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - VACAVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | VACAVILLE | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN LEANDRO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN LEANDRO | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SACRAMENTO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH Voluntary non-profit - Private | ANTIOCH | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL MANTECA Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANTECA | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SAN JOSE Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN JOSE | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | REDWOOD CITY | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ROSEVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROSEVILLE | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK Voluntary non-profit - Private | WALNUT CREEK | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FRESNO Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRESNO | $10,740 | $5,477-49% | $3,921 – $12,278 | 4.8/10 | |
| KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | VISALIA | $16,328 | $6,700-59% | $2,514 – $14,695 | 5.5/10 | |
| MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | ARCATA | $9,407 | $9,407 | $1,347 – $14,425 | 4.6/10 | |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN NORTHERN CALIF Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | $9,587 | $9,587 | $1,508 – $5,945 | 4.5/10 | |
| KECK HOSPITAL OF USC Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | $37,272 | $13,045-65% | $2,000 – $37,272 | 5.9/10 | |
| RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RIDGECREST | $31,253 | $16,564-47% | $4,486 – $4,486 | 4.8/10 | |
| CEDAR-SINAI MARINA DEL REY HOSPITAL Proprietary | MARINA DEL REY | $28,381 | $18,448-35% | $4,990 – $8,439 | 7.9/10 | |
| BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | $34,274 | $23,992-30% | $4,226 – $4,775 | 2.2/10 | |
| HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | VALENCIA | $25,652 | $25,652 | $4,188 – $17,079 | 2.2/10 | |
| HEALTHBRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - ORANGE Proprietary | ORANGE | $25,652 | $25,652 | $4,188 – $17,079 | 4.6/10 | |
| MARINHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | GREENBRAE | $45,859 | $27,515-40% | $2,330 – $31,808 | 4.1/10 | |
| LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SYLMAR | $8,623 | N/A | $736 – $8,623 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAC/RANCHO LOS AMIGOS NATIONAL REHABILITATION CTR Government - Local | DOWNEY | $8,623 | N/A | $736 – $8,623 | 0.1/10 | |
| HAZEL HAWKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | HOLLISTER | $8,899 | N/A | $299 – $10,500 | 4.4/10 | |
| CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | CORONA | N/A | N/A | $558 – $10,251 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $4,255 – $5,531 | 5.1/10 | |
| FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | TUSTIN | N/A | N/A | $52 – $10,458 | 3.8/10 | |
| UCSF HEALTH SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $60 – $17,774 | 4.4/10 | |
| UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $60 – $16,676 | 4.4/10 | |
| POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | POMONA | N/A | N/A | $4,027 – $6,157 | 3.4/10 | |
| MERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOM Voluntary non-profit - Private | FOLSOM | N/A | N/A | $11 – $17,074 | 4/10 | |
| MERCY HOSPITAL - BAKERSFIELD Standalone (Needs Review) | BAKERSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $641 – $56,797 | 4/10 | |
| DAMERON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | STOCKTON | N/A | N/A | $569 – $8,538 | 4.2/10 | |
| UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OAKLAND Voluntary non-profit - Private | OAKLAND | N/A | N/A | $4,620 – $4,620 | 3.7/10 | |
| ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | COLTON | N/A | N/A | $558 – $5,772 | 6.3/10 | |
| EAST LOS ANGELES DOCTORS HOSPITAL Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $570 – $8,088 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF MT SHASTA Voluntary non-profit - Other | MOUNT SHASTA | N/A | N/A | $1,089 – $51,141 | 4/10 | |
| SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | SAN RAMON | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 3.1/10 | |
| NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORTHRIDGE | N/A | N/A | $641 – $129,166 | 4.4/10 | |
| WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | WOODLAND | N/A | N/A | $11 – $13,770 | 4.4/10 | |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $558 – $5,359 | 3.5/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA Proprietary | GARDENA | N/A | N/A | $570 – $8,088 | 3.6/10 | |
| FRESNO SURGICAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | FRESNO | N/A | N/A | $558 – $6,602 | 5.5/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING Voluntary non-profit - Private | REDDING | N/A | N/A | $1,274 – $53,640 | 4/10 | |
| LAC/HARBOR-UCLA MED CENTER Government - Local | TORRANCE | N/A | N/A | $736 – $6,855 | 7.1/10 | |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | INDIO | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | JOSHUA TREE | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 4.1/10 | |
| EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | TURLOCK | N/A | N/A | $570 – $8,088 | 0.1/10 | |
| COAST PLAZA HOSPITAL Proprietary | NORWALK | N/A | N/A | $570 – $9,617 | 0.1/10 | |
| FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SAN LUIS OBISPO | N/A | N/A | $27 – $12,667 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD Proprietary | HOLLYWOOD | N/A | N/A | $3 – $9,692 | 4.3/10 | |
| UCSF MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SAN FRANCISCO | N/A | N/A | $4,786 – $12,858 | 4.4/10 | |
| VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MADERA | N/A | N/A | $1,366 – $32,515 | 5.6/10 | |
| MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SACRAMENTO | N/A | N/A | $35 – $22,008 | 4/10 | |
| PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | PALMDALE | N/A | N/A | $558 – $8,517 | 3.1/10 | |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Proprietary | SAN JOSE | N/A | N/A | $86 – $21,521 | 7.7/10 | |
| MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | LAKE ARROWHEAD | N/A | N/A | $558 – $2,977 | 3.7/10 | |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA BARBARA | N/A | N/A | $4,040 – $4,659 | 1.8/10 | |
| MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | SANTA MARIA | N/A | N/A | $641 – $54,053 | 4/10 | |
| DOMINICAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SANTA CRUZ | N/A | N/A | $641 – $43,116 | 6.9/10 | |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON PARK Proprietary | HUNTINGTON PARK | N/A | N/A | $570 – $8,088 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MODESTO | N/A | N/A | $1 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MERCED | N/A | N/A | $641 – $60,422 | 4/10 | |
| BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAKERSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $641 – $60,422 | 6.9/10 | |
| LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $558 – $9,692 | 4.3/10 | |
| CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LA Voluntary non-profit - Other | LOS ANGELES | N/A | N/A | $641 – $29,023 | 6.9/10 | |
| MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CARMICHAEL | N/A | N/A | $641 – $129,396 | 4/10 |
SANTA MONICA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $44,070
LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $44,070
LOS ANGELES, CA · Government - State
List Price
$0
Cash Price
$0
Negotiated Range
$0 – $9,484
LODI, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$1,755
Cash Price
$123-93%
Negotiated Range
$644 – $2,106
SONORA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$2,106
Cash Price
$358-83%
Negotiated Range
$60 – $1,895
GLENDALE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,628
Cash Price
$394-85%
Negotiated Range
$207 – $4,208
VALLEJO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,685
Cash Price
$403-85%
Negotiated Range
$558 – $2,417
SAINT HELENA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,685
Cash Price
$403-85%
Negotiated Range
$558 – $2,417
TULARE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,410
Cash Price
$458-81%
Negotiated Range
$65 – $1,218
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$2,578
Cash Price
$464-82%
Negotiated Range
$105 – $2,140
MONTEBELLO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,578
Cash Price
$464-82%
Negotiated Range
$105 – $2,140
UKIAH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,410
Cash Price
$482-80%
Negotiated Range
$66 – $2,169
TEHACHAPI, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,410
Cash Price
$651-73%
Negotiated Range
$558 – $1,383
WILLITS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,809
Cash Price
$843-70%
Negotiated Range
$601 – $2,809
SAN ANDREAS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$1,829
Cash Price
$1,218-33%
Negotiated Range
$473 – $1,792
BISHOP, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$1,435
Cash Price
$1,435
RIVERSIDE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,830
Cash Price
$1,472-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,219 – $3,942
BALDWIN PARK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$2,830
Cash Price
$1,472-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,219 – $3,942
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$2,830
Cash Price
$1,472-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,219 – $3,942
HARBOR CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$2,830
Cash Price
$1,472-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,219 – $3,942
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,830
Cash Price
$1,472-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,219 – $3,942
WOODLAND HILLS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,830
Cash Price
$1,472-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,219 – $3,942
YREKA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$1,512
Cash Price
$1,512
Negotiated Range
$95 – $1,421
FONTANA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,048
Cash Price
$1,585-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,087 – $8,858
SAN MARCOS, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,048
Cash Price
$1,585-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,087 – $8,858
PANORAMA CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,048
Cash Price
$1,585-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,087 – $8,858
MORENO VALLEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$3,048
Cash Price
$1,585-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,087 – $8,858
ANAHEIM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,048
Cash Price
$1,585-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,087 – $8,858
DOWNEY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$3,048
Cash Price
$1,585-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,087 – $8,858
SAN DIEGO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,048
Cash Price
$1,585-48%
Negotiated Range
$3,087 – $8,858
PASADENA, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
$2,662
Cash Price
$1,730-35%
Negotiated Range
$4,261 – $14,248
FAIRFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,992
Cash Price
$1,992
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$2,862
Cash Price
$2,003-30%
Negotiated Range
$2,003 – $2,719
OROVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,242
Cash Price
$2,121-50%
Negotiated Range
$369 – $5,089
SANTA CLARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,136
Cash Price
$5,169-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,777 – $11,280
FREMONT, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,136
Cash Price
$5,169-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,777 – $11,280
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,136
Cash Price
$5,169-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,777 – $11,280
SANTA CLARA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$10,136
Cash Price
$5,169-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,777 – $11,280
SAN RAFAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,136
Cash Price
$5,169-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,777 – $11,280
INGLEWOOD, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$1,500
Cash Price
$5,359
Negotiated Range
$200 – $1,500
SAN DIMAS, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$15,000
Cash Price
$5,359-64%
Negotiated Range
$801 – $15,000
VALLEJO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
SANTA ROSA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
VACAVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
SAN LEANDRO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
ANTIOCH, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
MANTECA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
SAN JOSE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
REDWOOD CITY, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
ROSEVILLE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
WALNUT CREEK, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
FRESNO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,740
Cash Price
$5,477-49%
Negotiated Range
$3,921 – $12,278
VISALIA, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$16,328
Cash Price
$6,700-59%
Negotiated Range
$2,514 – $14,695
ARCATA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$9,407
Cash Price
$9,407
Negotiated Range
$1,347 – $14,425
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$9,587
Cash Price
$9,587
Negotiated Range
$1,508 – $5,945
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$37,272
Cash Price
$13,045-65%
Negotiated Range
$2,000 – $37,272
RIDGECREST, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$31,253
Cash Price
$16,564-47%
Negotiated Range
$4,486 – $4,486
MARINA DEL REY, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$28,381
Cash Price
$18,448-35%
Negotiated Range
$4,990 – $8,439
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$34,274
Cash Price
$23,992-30%
Negotiated Range
$4,226 – $4,775
VALENCIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$25,652
Cash Price
$25,652
Negotiated Range
$4,188 – $17,079
ORANGE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
$25,652
Cash Price
$25,652
Negotiated Range
$4,188 – $17,079
GREENBRAE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$45,859
Cash Price
$27,515-40%
Negotiated Range
$2,330 – $31,808
SYLMAR, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$8,623
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$736 – $8,623
DOWNEY, CA · Government - Local
List Price
$8,623
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$736 – $8,623
HOLLISTER, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$8,899
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$299 – $10,500
CORONA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$558 – $10,251
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,255 – $5,531
TUSTIN, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$52 – $10,458
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$60 – $17,774
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$60 – $16,676
POMONA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,027 – $6,157
FOLSOM, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11 – $17,074
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$641 – $56,797
STOCKTON, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$569 – $8,538
OAKLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,620 – $4,620
COLTON, CA · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$558 – $5,772
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$570 – $8,088
MOUNT SHASTA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,089 – $51,141
SAN RAMON, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
NORTHRIDGE, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$641 – $129,166
WOODLAND, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11 – $13,770
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$558 – $5,359
GARDENA, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$570 – $8,088
FRESNO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$558 – $6,602
REDDING, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,274 – $53,640
TORRANCE, CA · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$736 – $6,855
INDIO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
JOSHUA TREE, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
TURLOCK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$570 – $8,088
NORWALK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$570 – $9,617
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$27 – $12,667
HOLLYWOOD, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3 – $9,692
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,786 – $12,858
MADERA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,366 – $32,515
SACRAMENTO, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$35 – $22,008
PALMDALE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$558 – $8,517
SAN JOSE, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$86 – $21,521
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$558 – $2,977
SANTA BARBARA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,040 – $4,659
SANTA MARIA, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$641 – $54,053
SANTA CRUZ, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$641 – $43,116
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$570 – $8,088
MODESTO, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1 – $999,999,999
MERCED, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$641 – $60,422
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$641 – $60,422
LOS ANGELES, CA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$558 – $9,692
LOS ANGELES, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$641 – $29,023
CARMICHAEL, CA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$641 – $129,396
Meniscus Surgery Cost by City in California
Meniscus Surgery Cost in Other States
What Affects Meniscus Surgery Cost in California
Hospital charges for meniscus surgery in California vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For meniscus surgery in California, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 112 hospitals in California, meniscus surgery prices range from $0 to $45,859 — a 45859.1x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in California
The setting where meniscus surgery is performed in California significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in California
If you're paying out of pocket for meniscus surgery in California, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In California, the average cash price for meniscus surgery is $5,034, which is 42% lower than the average list price of $8,696. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meniscus Surgery Cost in California
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Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.
Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.