Meniscus Surgery Cost in Massachusetts (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Meniscus Surgery costs $2,565 on average without insurance in Massachusetts, based on actual CMS data from 8 hospitals. Prices range from $4,944 to $7,125 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
8 hospitals in Massachusetts report pricing for meniscus surgery. The average cash price is $2,565.
8
in Massachusetts
$6,034
gross charge
$2,565
57% below list price
$4,944 – $7,125
1.4x spread
Hospital Prices in Massachusetts
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALMOUTH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FALMOUTH | $4,944 | $2,101-57% | $794 – $10,998 | 3.1/10 | |
| CAPE COD HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HYANNIS | $7,125 | $3,028-57% | $870 – $10,227 | 3.1/10 | |
| MILFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | MILFORD | N/A | N/A | $2,636 – $6,404 | 2.3/10 | |
| SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE BROCKTON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | BROCKTON | N/A | N/A | $3,699 – $5,619 | 0.1/10 | |
| METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRAMINGHAM | N/A | N/A | $4,479 – $999,999,999 | 5.5/10 | |
| ATHOL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ATHOL | N/A | N/A | $1,122 – $999,999,999 | 7.9/10 | |
| ST VINCENT HOSPITAL Proprietary | WORCESTER | N/A | N/A | $2,006 – $999,999,999 | 5.5/10 | |
| HEYWOOD HOSPITAL - Voluntary non-profit - Private | GARDNER | N/A | N/A | $1,973 – $6,104 | 7.9/10 |
FALMOUTH, MA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,944
Cash Price
$2,101-57%
Negotiated Range
$794 – $10,998
HYANNIS, MA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,125
Cash Price
$3,028-57%
Negotiated Range
$870 – $10,227
MILFORD, MA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,636 – $6,404
BROCKTON, MA · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,699 – $5,619
FRAMINGHAM, MA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,479 – $999,999,999
ATHOL, MA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,122 – $999,999,999
WORCESTER, MA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,006 – $999,999,999
GARDNER, MA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,973 – $6,104
Meniscus Surgery Cost by City in Massachusetts
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What Affects Meniscus Surgery Cost in Massachusetts
The cost of meniscus surgery in Massachusetts depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.
The total cost of meniscus surgery includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.
Based on data from 8 hospitals in Massachusetts, meniscus surgery prices range from $4,944 to $7,125 — a 1.4x 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 Massachusetts
The setting where meniscus surgery is performed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
Self-pay patients in Massachusetts often have access to significantly discounted rates for meniscus surgery. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.
In Massachusetts, the average cash price for meniscus surgery is $2,565, which is 57% lower than the average list price of $6,034. 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.