The cost of knee, hip arthroscopy at ASCs vs. HOPDs: A breakdown

The average cost of a knee arthroscopy with cartilage removal at an ASC is $3,412, compared to $5,226 at a hospital outpatient department, according to data from Sidecar Health’s care price calculator

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Additionally, the cost of a hip arthroscopy is $5,871 at an ASC versus $9,844 at an HOPD. 

Here is a breakdown of the costs associated with each procedure at an ASC versus an HOPD: 

Hip arthroscopy at an ASC: 

Orthopedic surgeon visit provider fee: $132 

Provider fee to remove hip joint lining or socket cartilage using endoscope: $1,060

Surgery center fee to remove hip joint lining or socket cartilage using endoscope: $3,505 

Radiology fee for MRI of hip, knee, or ankle joint: $320

Radiology fee for X-ray of hip with pelvis: $45 

Hydrocodone-acetaminophen: $16 

Non-wood underarm crutches: $65 

Anesthesiologist fee to be “put under” for procedure: $134

Anesthesiologist time to be “put under” for procedure: $594

Hip arthroscopy at an HOPD: 

Orthopedic surgeon visit provider fee: $132 

Provider fee to remove hip joint lining or socket cartilage using endoscope: $1,060

Outpatient hospital fee to remove hip joint lining or socket cartilage using endoscope: $7,478

Radiology fee for MRI of hip, knee, or ankle joint: $320

Radiology fee for X-ray of hip with pelvis: $45 

Hydrocodone-acetaminophen: $16 

Non-wood underarm crutches: $65 

Anesthesiologist fee to be “put under” for procedure: $134

Anesthesiologist time to be “put under” for procedure: $594

Knee arthroscopy at an ASC: 

Orthopedic surgeon visit provider fee: $132 

Provider fee to remove knee cartilage using endoscope: $718

Surgery center fee to remove knee cartilage using endoscope: $1,608

Radiology fee for MRI of hip, knee, or ankle joint: $320

Radiology fee for X-ray of knee: $47 

Non-wood underarm crutches: $65 

Anesthesiologist fee to be “put under” for procedure: $134

Anesthesiologist time to be “put under” for procedure: $388

Knee arthroscopy at an HOPD: 

Orthopedic surgeon visit provider fee: $132 

Provider fee to remove knee cartilage using endoscope: $718

Surgery center fee to remove knee cartilage using endoscope: $3,422

Radiology fee for MRI of hip, knee, or ankle joint: $320

Radiology fee for X-ray of knee: $47 

Non-wood underarm crutches: $65 

Anesthesiologist fee to be “put under” for procedure: $134

Anesthesiologist time to be “put under” for procedure: $388

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