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Meniscus Surgery Cost in North Carolina (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Meniscus Surgery costs $3,312 on average without insurance in North Carolina, based on actual CMS data from 23 hospitals. Prices range from $1 to $20,387 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

23 hospitals in North Carolina report pricing for meniscus surgery. The average cash price is $3,312.

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Hospitals

in North Carolina

Average List Price

$6,556

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$3,312

49% below list price

Price Range

$1 – $20,387

20386.9x spread

Hospital Prices in North Carolina

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	FAYETTEVILLE	$1	$1-40%	$3,093 – $7,732	0.1/10
BETSY JOHNSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	DUNN	$1	$1-40%	$3,093 – $7,732	0.1/10
GRANVILLE HEALTH SYSTEMS Government - Local	OXFORD	$6,672	$5,338-20%	$2,966 – $6,672	0.1/10
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	STATESVILLE	$20,387	$5,504-73%	$3,086 – $17,940	0.1/10
NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Proprietary	DURHAM	$5,717	$5,717	$3,132 – $5,654	0.1/10
HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ELKIN	N/A	N/A	$3,036 – $3,036	0.1/10
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE Voluntary non-profit - Private	ASHEVILLE	N/A	N/A	$3,802 – $17,710	0.1/10
HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Private	HIGH POINT	N/A	N/A	$3,099 – $15,910	0.1/10
ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY Government - Hospital District or Authority	CHARLOTTE	N/A	N/A	$505 – $3,857	0.1/10
THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	MARION	N/A	N/A	$3,802 – $4,950	0.1/10
ANGEL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	FRANKLIN	N/A	N/A	$587 – $4,950	0.1/10
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST Government - Hospital District or Authority	CONCORD	N/A	N/A	$505 – $3,857	0.1/10
LEXINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	LEXINGTON	N/A	N/A	$3,141 – $3,172	0.1/10
WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private	RALEIGH	N/A	N/A	$855 – $9,424	0.1/10
TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private	BREVARD	N/A	N/A	$4,950 – $4,950	0.1/10
STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	ALBEMARLE	N/A	N/A	$505 – $3,250	0.1/10
WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CARY	N/A	N/A	$1,568 – $9,424	0.1/10
BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	SPRUCE PINE	N/A	N/A	$4,950 – $4,950	0.1/10
WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local	NORTH WILKESBORO	N/A	N/A	$3,099 – $3,207	0.1/10
HIGHLANDS CASHIERS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	HIGHLANDS	N/A	N/A	$4,950 – $4,950	0.1/10
ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	SPARTA	N/A	N/A	$720 – $1,952	0.1/10
COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Other	WHITEVILLE	N/A	N/A	$946 – $3,196	0.1/10
ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority	JACKSONVILLE	N/A	N/A	$505 – $3,653	0.1/10

CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

FAYETTEVILLE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

Cash Price

$1-40%

Negotiated Range

$3,093 – $7,732

BETSY JOHNSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL

DUNN, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

Cash Price

$1-40%

Negotiated Range

$3,093 – $7,732

GRANVILLE HEALTH SYSTEMS

OXFORD, NC · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$6,672

Cash Price

$5,338-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,966 – $6,672

IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

STATESVILLE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$20,387

Cash Price

$5,504-73%

Negotiated Range

$3,086 – $17,940

NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

DURHAM, NC · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$5,717

Cash Price

$5,717

Negotiated Range

$3,132 – $5,654

HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ELKIN, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,036 – $3,036

MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE

ASHEVILLE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,802 – $17,710

HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

HIGH POINT, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,099 – $15,910

ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY

CHARLOTTE, NC · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$505 – $3,857

THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL

MARION, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,802 – $4,950

ANGEL MEDICAL CENTER

FRANKLIN, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$587 – $4,950

CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST

CONCORD, NC · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$505 – $3,857

LEXINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

LEXINGTON, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,141 – $3,172

WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS

RALEIGH, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$855 – $9,424

TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC

BREVARD, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,950 – $4,950

STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ALBEMARLE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$505 – $3,250

WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL

CARY, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,568 – $9,424

BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

SPRUCE PINE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,950 – $4,950

WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,099 – $3,207

HIGHLANDS CASHIERS HOSPITAL

HIGHLANDS, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,950 – $4,950

ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

SPARTA, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$720 – $1,952

COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

WHITEVILLE, NC · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$946 – $3,196

ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

JACKSONVILLE, NC · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$505 – $3,653

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What Affects Meniscus Surgery Cost in North Carolina

Hospital charges for meniscus surgery in North Carolina vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.

For meniscus surgery in North Carolina, 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 23 hospitals in North Carolina, meniscus surgery prices range from $1 to $20,387 — a 20386.9x 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 North Carolina

The setting where meniscus surgery is performed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access meniscus surgery at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in North Carolina offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In North Carolina, the average cash price for meniscus surgery is $3,312, which is 49% lower than the average list price of $6,556. 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 North Carolina

How much does Meniscus Surgery cost in North Carolina?▼

The average cash price for meniscus surgery in North Carolina is $3,312. Prices range from $1 to $20,387 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Meniscus Surgery prices vary so much in North Carolina?▼

Hospital prices for meniscus surgery in North Carolina differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper Meniscus Surgery by paying cash?▼

Yes. In North Carolina, the average cash price for meniscus surgery is $3,312, which is 49% below the average list price of $6,556. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Meniscus Surgery in North Carolina?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in North Carolina offers the lowest cash price for meniscus surgery. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover Meniscus Surgery?▼

Most health insurance plans cover meniscus surgery when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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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.