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This surgery uses small instruments and a camera to look in the knee joint and treat a torn meniscus. This care bundle includes a visit with the primary care physician, a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 17 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and a visit with the surgeon after surgery.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
$ 8,118
7,268
Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your knee pain and determine the best course of treatment
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$ 77
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A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your symptoms
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$ 158
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An imaging process that uses magnets to create detailed pictures of structures in your knee
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$ 918
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NA
Surgery that uses small medical instruments and a camera to repair or remove a torn meniscus in the knee
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$ 6,534
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NA
An exercise program guided by a professional who understands the special needs of people with knee problems
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$ 354
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NA
A checkup after your procedure
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$ 77
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NA
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$ 8,118
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
Always tell your doctor or nurse what medicines you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
During the 2 weeks before your surgery: On the Day of Your Surgery After the Procedure Activity Your provider will ask you to rest when you first go home. Keep your leg propped up on 1 or 2 pillows. Place the pillows under your foot or calf muscle. This helps control swelling in your knee. For most procedures, you may start to put weight on your leg soon after surgery, unless your provider tells you not to. You should: Wound Care You will have a dressing and an ace bandage around your knee when you go home. DO NOT remove these until your provider says it is ok. Keep the dressing and bandage clean and dry. Place an ice pack on your knee 4 to 6 times a day for the first 2 or 3 days. Be careful not to get the dressing wet. DO NOT use a heating pad. Keep the ace bandage on until your provider tells you it is okay to remove it. When you shower, wrap your leg in plastic to keep it from getting wet until your stitches or tape (Steri-Strips) have been removed. After that, you may get the incisions wet when you shower. Be sure to dry the area well.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This surgery uses small instruments and a camera to look in the knee joint and treat a torn ligament. This care bundle includes a visit with the primary care physician, a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 10 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and a visit with the surgeon after surgery.
This procedure delivers medicine to the knee joint to ease pain. This care bundle includes a visit with a surgeon before and after the procedure.
This can develop due to arthritis in the knee joint, overuse of the knee joint, or after an injury to the knee joint.
This surgery replaces the major parts of the knee joint with a man-made or artificial joint, called a prosthesis. This care bundle includes a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 12 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and 2 visits with the surgeon after surgery.
This test uses magnets and radio waves to make detailed images of the knee joint.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the bones, muscles and joints.
These are exercises to help to increase strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This is the use of lifting, pulling, and bending to improve daily functioning. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This is hands-on treatments provided by a physical therapist. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
These are exercises to improve movement, balance, coordination, and posture. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This x-ray creates several different images of the knee joint and surrounding structures.
