Meniscus Repair Cost in India (2026)
For meniscus repair, under the CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025 (semi-private ward). Tier I city at an NABH hospital: ₹63,000.
≈ $664 in Tier IOfficial CGHS name: Meniscus Repair.
The same meniscus repair costs 32% less at a non-NABH hospital in a Tier III city than at an NABH hospital in a Tier I city.
of the other 126 rates in Orthopaedics. The cheapest is Strapping of Finger at ₹500.
What the Tier I NABH rate is worth in US dollars at today's reference rate. A useful anchor if you are comparing treatment abroad.
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Meniscus Repair: CGHS rate in every city tier
| City tier | NABH hospital | Non-NABH hospital | NABH in USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | ₹63,000 | ₹53,550 | $664 |
| Tier II | ₹56,700 | ₹48,195 | $597 |
| Tier III | ₹50,400 | ₹42,840 | $531 |
CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025. USD at ECB rate of 23 October 2026.
Where meniscus repair sits among Orthopaedics rates
Position 103 of 127 by Tier I NABH rate. One of the pricier items in this specialty.
Other Orthopaedics rates near this price
| Procedure | Tier I NABH | Tier III non-NABH |
|---|---|---|
| Hemiarthroplasty- Hip | ₹63,000 | ₹42,840 |
| Amputations - Forequarter | ₹63,000 | ₹42,840 |
| Total Finger Joint Replacement | ₹63,000 | ₹42,840 |
| Pelvi-acetabular fracture -Internal fixation | ₹63,000 | ₹42,840 |
| Anterior Cruciate Ligament | ₹63,000 | ₹42,840 |
| Bankart Repair Shoulder | ₹63,000 | ₹42,840 |
| Rotator cuff repair / RC repair | ₹63,000 | ₹42,840 |
| Illizarov | ₹63,000 | ₹42,840 |
What else costs about ₹63,000?
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- Nephrectomy Simple -OpenNephrology and Urology₹63,000
- Meningomyelocele RepairNeurosurgery₹63,000
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Sources
- Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. CGHS Rate List (revised rates, CGHS O.M. F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024 dated 03.10.2025, effective 13.10.2025). cghs.mohfw.gov.in/AHIMSG5/hissso/cghsRateListLogin. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error