Meniscus Surgery Cost in Ohio (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
The average meniscus surgery cost in Ohio is $24,161 without insurance across 76 reporting hospitals. Published list prices in Ohio range from $1,093 to $128,539. For example, among hospitals in our comparison table, BARNESVILLE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC (BARNESVILLE) lists about $774 while MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL (MARION) lists about $77,123. Ambulatory surgery centers in Ohio often publish lower cash rates than hospital outpatient departments for the same CPT code when clinically appropriate.
Meniscus Surgery costs $24,161 on average without insurance in Ohio, based on actual CMS data from 76 hospitals. Prices range from $1,093 to $128,539 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
76 hospitals in Ohio report pricing for meniscus surgery. The average cash price is $24,161.
76
in Ohio
$34,494
gross charge
$24,161
30% below list price
$1,093 – $128,539
117.6x spread
Hospital Prices in Ohio
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARNESVILLE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | BARNESVILLE | $1,548 | $774-50% | $4,513 – $4,513 | 0.1/10 | |
| HARRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CADIZ | $1,548 | $774-50% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ADAMS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | SEAMAN | $1,093 | $874-20% | $306 – $1,173 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review) | PORTSMOUTH | $2,300 | $1,150-50% | $571 – $4,197 | 0.1/10 | |
| AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | AKRON | $2,239 | $1,343-40% | $542 – $2,617 | 0.1/10 | |
| METROHEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Other | CLEVELAND | $3,983 | $1,394-65% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TOLEDO, LLC Voluntary non-profit - Private | TOLEDO | $2,878 | $1,727-40% | $462 – $10,029 | 0.1/10 | |
| AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Cleveland Clinic | AKRON | $4,129 | $2,684-35% | $427 – $7,966 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLEVELAND | $4,129 | $2,684-35% | $427 – $8,227 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNION HOSPITAL Cleveland Clinic | DOVER | $4,129 | $2,684-35% | $427 – $4,129 | 0.1/10 | |
| COSHOCTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | COSHOCTON | $1,800 | $3,080 | $540 – $1,800 | 0.1/10 | |
| EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EAST LIVERPOOL | $4,707 | $3,080-35% | $94 – $4,707 | 0.1/10 | |
| LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM Lima Memorial Health System | LIMA | $3,948 | $3,553-10% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| WYANDOT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | UPPER SANDUSKY | $6,082 | $5,474-10% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BOWLING GREEN | $7,790 | $7,790 | $2,703 – $7,556 | 0.1/10 | |
| DAYTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAYTON | $14,035 | $9,824-30% | $3,191 – $4,786 | 0.1/10 | |
| SURGICAL HOSPITAL AT SOUTHWOODS Proprietary | YOUNGSTOWN | $25,448 | $12,724-50% | $1,500 – $17,295 | 0.1/10 | |
| GENESIS HOSPITAL Genesis Healthcare System | ZANESVILLE | $26,855 | $16,113-40% | $622 – $27,453 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CINCINNATI | $44,558 | $18,997-57% | $28 – $18,997 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ELIZABETH YOUNGSTOWN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | YOUNGSTOWN | $40,775 | $24,465-40% | $7,019 – $7,019 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | TOLEDO | $55,682 | $33,409-40% | $3,179 – $3,242 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | SPRINGFIELD | $56,434 | $33,861-40% | $3,141 – $12,323 | 0.1/10 | |
| MH ST JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WARREN | $65,056 | $39,034-40% | $3,096 – $12,146 | 0.1/10 | |
| THE JEWISH HOSPITAL-MERCY HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | CINCINNATI | $66,633 | $39,980-40% | $3,189 – $7,071 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT CARMEL NEW ALBANY SURGICAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | NEW ALBANY | N/A | $46,102 | $632 – $12,804 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLUMBUS | $74,092 | $48,160-35% | $632 – $12,804 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LORAIN | $83,247 | $49,948-40% | $3,096 – $12,389 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S Standalone (Needs Review) | WESTERVILLE | N/A | $55,316 | $632 – $12,804 | 0.1/10 | |
| GALION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | GALION | $69,055 | $58,697-15% | $621 – $69,055 | 0.1/10 | |
| AVITA ONTARIO Voluntary non-profit - Private | ONTARIO | $69,055 | $58,697-15% | $621 – $69,055 | 0.1/10 | |
| BUCYRUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | BUCYRUS | $69,055 | $58,697-15% | $621 – $69,055 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY HEALTH KINGS MILLS HOSPITAL LLC Voluntary non-profit - Private | MASON | $128,485 | $77,091-40% | $3,189 – $7,213 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MARION | $128,539 | $77,123-40% | $1 – $108,860 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | AVON | N/A | N/A | $1,546 – $3,309 | 0.1/10 | |
| FORT HAMILTON HUGHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HAMILTON | N/A | N/A | $3,244 – $14,364 | 0.1/10 | |
| ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRANKLIN | N/A | N/A | $3,244 – $9,900 | 0.1/10 | |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CINCINNATI | N/A | N/A | $103 – $46,829 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $3,155 – $15,689 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHAB Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $2,524 – $2,923 | 0.1/10 | |
| SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM Standalone (Needs Review) | AKRON | N/A | N/A | $1,300 – $13,750 | 0.1/10 | |
| BERGER HOSPITAL Government - Local | CIRCLEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,580 – $10,169 | 0.1/10 | |
| SELBY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MARIETTA | N/A | N/A | $1,757 – $1,757 | 0.1/10 | |
| OHIOHEALTH MANSFIELD HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $3,124 – $3,249 | 0.1/10 | |
| FISHER-TITUS HOSPITAL Fisher Titus Medical Center | NORWALK | N/A | N/A | $453 – $23,051 | 0.1/10 | |
| DUBLIN METHODIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DUBLIN | N/A | N/A | $3,155 – $15,689 | 0.1/10 | |
| VAN WERT COUNTY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | VAN WERT | N/A | N/A | $3,360 – $3,427 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | CONNEAUT | N/A | N/A | $2,453 – $9,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPPER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | TROY | N/A | N/A | $3,207 – $9,900 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND WELLNESS CENTERS Voluntary non-profit - Other | BRYAN | N/A | N/A | $3,255 – $9,766 | 0.1/10 | |
| TWIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | DENNISON | N/A | N/A | $34 – $5,668 | 0.1/10 | |
| GLENBEIGH HEALTH SOURCES Proprietary | ROCK CREEK | N/A | N/A | $3,008 – $3,820 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTER Fairfield Medical Center | LANCASTER | N/A | N/A | $1,697 – $33,500 | 0.1/10 | |
| GRANT MEDICAL CENTER OhioHealth | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $3,155 – $15,689 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS | N/A | N/A | $1,293 – $4,061 | 0.1/10 | |
| GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DELAWARE | N/A | N/A | $3,155 – $3,281 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHEASTERN OHIO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CAMBRIDGE | N/A | N/A | $3,096 – $3,219 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS | N/A | N/A | $1,651 – $6,757 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOIN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BEAVER CREEK | N/A | N/A | $3,224 – $14,364 | 0.1/10 | |
| OHIOHEALTH O'BLENESS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | ATHENS | N/A | N/A | $3,124 – $3,155 | 0.1/10 | |
| RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $2,453 – $9,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| UHHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GENEVA Voluntary non-profit - Private | GENEVA | N/A | N/A | $2,453 – $9,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAKE HEALTH BEACHWOOD MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | BEACHWOOD | N/A | N/A | $2,453 – $9,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAYTON | N/A | N/A | $3,244 – $9,703 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | ELYRIA | N/A | N/A | $2,453 – $9,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $2,453 – $9,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | RAVENNA | N/A | N/A | $2,453 – $9,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEDINA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MEDINA | N/A | N/A | $1,451 – $3,309 | 0.1/10 | |
| MCCULLOUGH-HYDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OXFORD | N/A | N/A | $103 – $70,643 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARY RUTAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELLEFONTAINE | N/A | N/A | $3,224 – $10,478 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GARFIELD HEIGHTS | N/A | N/A | $1,399 – $6,757 | 0.1/10 | |
| PARMA COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PARMA | N/A | N/A | $2,453 – $9,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| BETHESDA NORTH Voluntary non-profit - Church | CINCINNATI | N/A | N/A | $103 – $35,207 | 0.1/10 | |
| EUCLID HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | EUCLID | N/A | N/A | $1,584 – $3,309 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER University Hospitals | ASHLAND | N/A | N/A | $2,453 – $9,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOCTORS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $3,224 – $15,689 | 0.1/10 | |
| FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL Cleveland Clinic | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $1,488 – $3,309 | 0.1/10 |
BARNESVILLE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,548
Cash Price
$774-50%
Negotiated Range
$4,513 – $4,513
CADIZ, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,548
Cash Price
$774-50%
SEAMAN, OH · Government - Local
List Price
$1,093
Cash Price
$874-20%
Negotiated Range
$306 – $1,173
PORTSMOUTH, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
$2,300
Cash Price
$1,150-50%
Negotiated Range
$571 – $4,197
AKRON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,239
Cash Price
$1,343-40%
Negotiated Range
$542 – $2,617
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$3,983
Cash Price
$1,394-65%
TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,878
Cash Price
$1,727-40%
Negotiated Range
$462 – $10,029
AKRON, OH · Cleveland Clinic
List Price
$4,129
Cash Price
$2,684-35%
Negotiated Range
$427 – $7,966
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,129
Cash Price
$2,684-35%
Negotiated Range
$427 – $8,227
DOVER, OH · Cleveland Clinic
List Price
$4,129
Cash Price
$2,684-35%
Negotiated Range
$427 – $4,129
COSHOCTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,800
Cash Price
$3,080
Negotiated Range
$540 – $1,800
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,707
Cash Price
$3,080-35%
Negotiated Range
$94 – $4,707
LIMA, OH · Lima Memorial Health System
List Price
$3,948
Cash Price
$3,553-10%
UPPER SANDUSKY, OH · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$6,082
Cash Price
$5,474-10%
BOWLING GREEN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,790
Cash Price
$7,790
Negotiated Range
$2,703 – $7,556
DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$14,035
Cash Price
$9,824-30%
Negotiated Range
$3,191 – $4,786
YOUNGSTOWN, OH · Proprietary
List Price
$25,448
Cash Price
$12,724-50%
Negotiated Range
$1,500 – $17,295
ZANESVILLE, OH · Genesis Healthcare System
List Price
$26,855
Cash Price
$16,113-40%
Negotiated Range
$622 – $27,453
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$44,558
Cash Price
$18,997-57%
Negotiated Range
$28 – $18,997
YOUNGSTOWN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$40,775
Cash Price
$24,465-40%
Negotiated Range
$7,019 – $7,019
TOLEDO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$55,682
Cash Price
$33,409-40%
Negotiated Range
$3,179 – $3,242
SPRINGFIELD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$56,434
Cash Price
$33,861-40%
Negotiated Range
$3,141 – $12,323
WARREN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$65,056
Cash Price
$39,034-40%
Negotiated Range
$3,096 – $12,146
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$66,633
Cash Price
$39,980-40%
Negotiated Range
$3,189 – $7,071
NEW ALBANY, OH · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$46,102
Negotiated Range
$632 – $12,804
COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$74,092
Cash Price
$48,160-35%
Negotiated Range
$632 – $12,804
LORAIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$83,247
Cash Price
$49,948-40%
Negotiated Range
$3,096 – $12,389
WESTERVILLE, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$55,316
Negotiated Range
$632 – $12,804
GALION, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$69,055
Cash Price
$58,697-15%
Negotiated Range
$621 – $69,055
ONTARIO, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$69,055
Cash Price
$58,697-15%
Negotiated Range
$621 – $69,055
BUCYRUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$69,055
Cash Price
$58,697-15%
Negotiated Range
$621 – $69,055
MASON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$128,485
Cash Price
$77,091-40%
Negotiated Range
$3,189 – $7,213
MARION, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$128,539
Cash Price
$77,123-40%
Negotiated Range
$1 – $108,860
AVON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,546 – $3,309
HAMILTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,244 – $14,364
FRANKLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,244 – $9,900
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$103 – $46,829
COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,155 – $15,689
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,524 – $2,923
AKRON, OH · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,300 – $13,750
CIRCLEVILLE, OH · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,580 – $10,169
MARIETTA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,757 – $1,757
MANSFIELD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,124 – $3,249
NORWALK, OH · Fisher Titus Medical Center
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$453 – $23,051
DUBLIN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,155 – $15,689
VAN WERT, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,360 – $3,427
CONNEAUT, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,453 – $9,060
TROY, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,207 – $9,900
BRYAN, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,255 – $9,766
DENNISON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$34 – $5,668
ROCK CREEK, OH · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,008 – $3,820
LANCASTER, OH · Fairfield Medical Center
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,697 – $33,500
COLUMBUS, OH · OhioHealth
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,155 – $15,689
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,293 – $4,061
DELAWARE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,155 – $3,281
CAMBRIDGE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,096 – $3,219
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,651 – $6,757
BEAVER CREEK, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,224 – $14,364
ATHENS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,124 – $3,155
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,453 – $9,060
GENEVA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,453 – $9,060
BEACHWOOD, OH · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,453 – $9,060
DAYTON, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,244 – $9,703
ELYRIA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,453 – $9,060
CLEVELAND, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,453 – $9,060
RAVENNA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,453 – $9,060
MEDINA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,451 – $3,309
OXFORD, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$103 – $70,643
BELLEFONTAINE, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,224 – $10,478
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,399 – $6,757
PARMA, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,453 – $9,060
CINCINNATI, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$103 – $35,207
EUCLID, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,584 – $3,309
ASHLAND, OH · University Hospitals
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,453 – $9,060
COLUMBUS, OH · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,224 – $15,689
CLEVELAND, OH · Cleveland Clinic
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,488 – $3,309
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What Affects Meniscus Surgery Cost in Ohio
If you're researching meniscus surgery costs in Ohio, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.
Surgical costs for meniscus surgery in Ohio 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 76 hospitals in Ohio, meniscus surgery prices range from $1,093 to $128,539 — a 117.6x 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 Ohio
Meniscus surgery in Ohio 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 Ohio
Self-pay patients in Ohio 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 Ohio, the average cash price for meniscus surgery is $24,161, which is 30% lower than the average list price of $34,494. 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.