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Knee arthroscopy (meniscus)
China — cash estimate
¥5,000 – ¥20,000
$748 – $2,992
. Debridement low, repair high
Estimate only, not a quote · Last checked Nov 6, 2026 · Source: DeepSeek estimate, via Billy, Nov 6, 2026 · Exchange rate ¥6.69 = $1 (Nov 5, 2026)
Lower end assumes domestic implants/materials, a regular public department and an uncomplicated case. Upper end assumes imported materials, robotic assistance, or an international department or private hospital. The range is wide — typical cost depends on implant/material and hospital tier.
United States
US cash: $2,386 – $12,100 per knee.
MDsave prepaid range $2,386–$12,100; typical self-pay outpatient $5,000–$12,000 (surgeon + facility + anesthesia bundled); hospital cash-price median $4,912 for CPT 29881 (middle 50% $3,142–$10,143). Hospital billed charges can exceed $30,000 — those are chargemaster, not cash prices.
Source: ThePricer citing MDsave (updated 2026-07-12); CostHelper ($7,400–$9,000) · Last checked Nov 6, 2026 · Confidence: Medium · Estimate only, not a quote.
Wait time / days needed / what's included: not yet verified for this procedure. We only publish wait times where we have verified them — see Wait times.