Cost of a Knee Arthroscopy Visit
in Michigan
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Michigan's healthcare system features over 1,600 active Knee Arthroscopy providers, creating competitive pricing that runs approximately 3% below national averages. Patients typically pay between $452 and $1,294 for Knee Arthroscopy procedures, with a median cost of $753. This wide network of providers across Michigan's urban centers and rural communities offers patients numerous options when browsing all available specialists in the state.
Average
$833
Median
$753
Lowest
$452
Highest
$1,294
Providers
1,677
12% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does knee arthroscopy compare to related procedures in Michigan?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $1,136 | $1,872 | $3,355 | 1,660 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $80 | $1,749 | $2,869 | 2,018 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $85 | $776 | $1,073 | 1,788 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $430 | $1,039 | $1,565 | 1,749 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $80 | $833 | $2,021 | 2,239 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $93 | $1,316 | $1,926 | 1,724 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $532 | $635 | $1,072 | 1,631 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $238 | $409 | $559 | 1,670 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $440 | $736 | $1,216 | 1,658 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $429 | $654 | $1,470 | 1,712 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $359 | $457 | $1,068 | 1,634 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 29881 — Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 29881 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 29881 (Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 29881 covers: the provider's professional fee for knee arthroscopy. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top-Rated Hospitals in Michigan
These hospitals in Michigan are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
ANN ARBOR, MI
CARSON CITY, MI
PAW PAW, MI
HANCOCK, MI
SHELBY, MI
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why Knee Arthroscopy Visit Costs Vary Across Michigan
Michigan's healthcare costs run approximately 3% below national averages, reflecting the state's mix of competitive urban markets and lower-overhead rural facilities. The concentration of major health systems in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor creates pricing pressure that benefits patients throughout the state's diverse geographic regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Michigan's 1,600+ Knee Arthroscopy providers are heavily concentrated in the Lower Peninsula's urban corridor from Detroit to Grand Rapids, leaving rural Upper Peninsula residents with limited local options. This geographic disparity often forces rural patients to travel 2-3 hours for specialized orthopedic care, though it may result in lower facility fees at smaller regional hospitals.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned outpatient surgery centers affiliated with systems like Beaumont, Henry Ford, and University of Michigan typically charge 30-50% more than independent ambulatory surgical centers. Michigan's growing number of physician-owned facilities offers patients lower-cost alternatives, particularly in suburban markets around Detroit and Grand Rapids.
Insurance Market Competition in Michigan
The dominance of Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan, along with competition from UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, creates moderate insurer competition that prevents the pricing extremes seen in less competitive states. Michigan's relatively balanced market gives orthopedic practices reasonable negotiating power while keeping patient costs manageable compared to monopolistic insurance markets.
Physician Supply and Demand in Michigan
With over 1,600 active Knee Arthroscopy providers serving Michigan's 10 million residents, the state enjoys adequate specialist availability that prevents severe supply shortages. This healthy provider-to-population ratio helps maintain competitive pricing and reasonable wait times, particularly in metro Detroit where orthopedic residency programs produce a steady supply of new specialists.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Knee Arthroscopy Costs in Michigan
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 29881)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Range: $80 – $8,767 | $2,976 |
| 2 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $4,236 | $1,989 |
| 3 | Idaho Range: $80 – $4,173 | $1,697 |
| 4 | Rhode Island Range: $452 – $2,410 | $1,253 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Range: $438 – $2,410 | $1,247 |
| 6 | Minnesota Range: $338 – $2,258 | $1,163 |
| 7 | Connecticut Range: $366 – $2,410 | $1,161 |
| 8 | Delaware Range: $412 – $2,410 | $1,154 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania Range: $366 – $2,410 | $1,133 |
| 10 | Wyoming Range: $648 – $1,845 | $1,133 |
| 11 | New York Range: $384 – $2,410 | $1,111 |
| 12 | Georgia Range: $450 – $2,024 | $1,109 |
| 13 | Iowa Range: $452 – $1,680 | $1,102 |
| 14 | New Hampshire Range: $573 – $1,631 | $1,073 |
| 15 | Nebraska Range: $655 – $1,294 | $1,041 |
| 16 | West Virginia Range: $482 – $1,901 | $1,025 |
| 17 | South Dakota Range: $387 – $1,811 | $991 |
| 18 | District of Columbia Range: $443 – $1,591 | $987 |
| 19 | New Jersey Range: $412 – $1,845 | $945 |
| 20 | Maine Range: $634 – $1,087 | $925 |
| 21 | North Carolina Range: $450 – $1,504 | $916 |
| 22 | North Dakota Range: $331 – $1,591 | $891 |
| 23 | Illinois Range: $90 – $1,895 | $880 |
| 24 | Maryland Range: $485 – $1,591 | $878 |
| 25 | New Mexico Range: $487 – $1,281 | $869 |
| 26 | Colorado Range: $452 – $1,326 | $861 |
| 27 | Utah Range: $80 – $1,294 | $844 |
| 28 | Kentucky Range: $394 – $1,419 | $843 |
| 29 | Michigan Range: $452 – $1,294 | $833 |
| 30 | Oregon Range: $80 – $1,591 | $811 |
| 31 | Indiana Range: $90 – $1,642 | $798 |
| 32 | Vermont Range: $410 – $1,326 | $788 |
| 33 | Washington Range: $80 – $1,475 | $773 |
| 34 | Texas Range: $421 – $1,250 | $765 |
| 35 | South Carolina Range: $422 – $1,266 | $765 |
| 36 | Mississippi Range: $424 – $1,330 | $761 |
| 37 | Arkansas Range: $479 – $1,034 | $755 |
| 38 | Tennessee Range: $466 – $1,057 | $738 |
| 39 | Alabama Range: $382 – $1,165 | $722 |
| 40 | Missouri Range: $507 – $892 | $720 |
| 41 | Virginia Range: $389 – $1,182 | $719 |
| 42 | Nevada Range: $452 – $1,051 | $717 |
| 43 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $1,287 | $706 |
| 44 | Louisiana Range: $394 – $1,089 | $693 |
| 45 | Oklahoma Range: $442 – $1,009 | $671 |
| 46 | Kansas Range: $507 – $860 | $668 |
| 47 | Ohio Range: $338 – $983 | $635 |
| 48 | Arizona Range: $452 – $907 | $604 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $1,127 | $429 |
| 50 | Montana Range: $80 – $985 | $382 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $980 | $357 |