Meniscus Surgery Cost in Idaho (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Meniscus Surgery costs $5,562 on average without insurance in Idaho, based on actual CMS data from 11 hospitals. Prices range from $1,024 to $15,451 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
11 hospitals in Idaho report pricing for meniscus surgery. The average cash price is $5,562.
11
in Idaho
$6,033
gross charge
$5,562
8% below list price
$1,024 – $15,451
15.1x spread
Hospital Prices in Idaho
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LEWISTON | $1,024 | $563-45% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | WEISER | $2,238 | $1,678-25% | $1,006 – $1,006 | 0.1/10 | |
| MADISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | REXBURG | $5,335 | $4,001-25% | $3,245 – $3,245 | 0.1/10 | |
| IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LLC Proprietary | IDAHO FALLS | $6,118 | $6,118 | $4,078 – $4,634 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTHWEST SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Proprietary | POST FALLS | $15,451 | $15,451 | $2,710 – $4,676 | 0.1/10 | |
| SHOSHONE MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | KELLOGG | N/A | N/A | $65 – $714 | 0.1/10 | |
| MINIDOKA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | RUPERT | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| CASSIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BURLEY | N/A | N/A | $95 – $6,225 | 0.1/10 | |
| EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | IDAHO FALLS | N/A | N/A | $536 – $17,870 | 0.1/10 | |
| WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | CALDWELL | N/A | N/A | $536 – $16,762 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL Physician | IDAHO FALLS | N/A | N/A | $1,348 – $8,659 | 0.1/10 |
LEWISTON, ID · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,024
Cash Price
$563-45%
WEISER, ID · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$2,238
Cash Price
$1,678-25%
Negotiated Range
$1,006 – $1,006
REXBURG, ID · Government - Local
List Price
$5,335
Cash Price
$4,001-25%
Negotiated Range
$3,245 – $3,245
IDAHO FALLS, ID · Proprietary
List Price
$6,118
Cash Price
$6,118
Negotiated Range
$4,078 – $4,634
POST FALLS, ID · Proprietary
List Price
$15,451
Cash Price
$15,451
Negotiated Range
$2,710 – $4,676
KELLOGG, ID · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$65 – $714
RUPERT, ID · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
BURLEY, ID · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$95 – $6,225
IDAHO FALLS, ID · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$536 – $17,870
CALDWELL, ID · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$536 – $16,762
IDAHO FALLS, ID · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,348 – $8,659
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What Affects Meniscus Surgery Cost in Idaho
Hospital charges for meniscus surgery in Idaho vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For meniscus surgery in Idaho, 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 11 hospitals in Idaho, meniscus surgery prices range from $1,024 to $15,451 — a 15.1x 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 Idaho
Meniscus surgery in Idaho can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.
Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Idaho
If you're paying out of pocket for meniscus surgery in Idaho, 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 Idaho, the average cash price for meniscus surgery is $5,562, which is 8% lower than the average list price of $6,033. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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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.