Meniscus Surgery Cost in Kentucky (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Meniscus Surgery costs $7,293 on average without insurance in Kentucky, based on actual CMS data from 12 hospitals. Prices range from $3,741 to $37,136 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
12 hospitals in Kentucky report pricing for meniscus surgery. The average cash price is $7,293.
12
in Kentucky
$18,388
gross charge
$7,293
60% below list price
$3,741 – $37,136
9.9x spread
Hospital Prices in Kentucky
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METHODIST HOSPITAL UNION COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Church | MORGANFIELD | $3,741 | $1,309-65% | $571 – $2,041 | 0.1/10 | |
| BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | VERSAILLES | $14,287 | $5,715-60% | $4,286 – $14,287 | 0.1/10 | |
| GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | GEORGETOWN | $37,136 | $14,854-60% | $3,188 – $37,136 | 0.1/10 | |
| FRANKFORT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | FRANKFORT | N/A | N/A | $3,801 – $8,174 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH LONDON Voluntary non-profit - Private | LONDON | N/A | N/A | $2,761 – $57,196 | 0.1/10 | |
| UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SHELBYVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,905 – $5,263 | 0.1/10 | |
| UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOUISVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,905 – $5,263 | 0.1/10 | |
| LOUISVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER Veterans Health Administration | LOUISVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,905 – $5,263 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | LEXINGTON | N/A | N/A | $2,761 – $57,196 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | BOWLING GREEN | N/A | N/A | $2,328 – $10,099 | 0.1/10 | |
| PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PIKEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $923 – $923 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH MOUNT STERLING Voluntary non-profit - Private | MOUNT STERLING | N/A | N/A | $2,761 – $57,196 | 0.1/10 |
MORGANFIELD, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$3,741
Cash Price
$1,309-65%
Negotiated Range
$571 – $2,041
VERSAILLES, KY · Proprietary
List Price
$14,287
Cash Price
$5,715-60%
Negotiated Range
$4,286 – $14,287
GEORGETOWN, KY · Proprietary
List Price
$37,136
Cash Price
$14,854-60%
Negotiated Range
$3,188 – $37,136
FRANKFORT, KY · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,801 – $8,174
LONDON, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,761 – $57,196
SHELBYVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,905 – $5,263
LOUISVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,905 – $5,263
LOUISVILLE, KY · Veterans Health Administration
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,905 – $5,263
LEXINGTON, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,761 – $57,196
BOWLING GREEN, KY · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,328 – $10,099
PIKEVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$923 – $923
MOUNT STERLING, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,761 – $57,196
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What Affects Meniscus Surgery Cost in Kentucky
If you're researching meniscus surgery costs in Kentucky, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for meniscus surgery in Kentucky are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
Based on data from 12 hospitals in Kentucky, meniscus surgery prices range from $3,741 to $37,136 — a 9.9x 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 Kentucky
The setting where meniscus surgery is performed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
If you're paying out of pocket for meniscus surgery in Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, the average cash price for meniscus surgery is $7,293, which is 60% lower than the average list price of $18,388. 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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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.