Price spread for CPT 29881: Hospital pricing ranges from $580 to $6,132.
What Is a Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscectomy?
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy uses small instruments to repair or remove torn meniscal tissue.
When Is It Ordered?
Doctors commonly order this for meniscus tears causing mechanical symptoms and persistent knee pain.
How Long Does It Take?
30-90 minutes outpatient.
How to Prepare
Follow pre-op fasting instructions and arrange transportation.
How to Save on a Knee Arthroscopy
Potential savings: thousands of dollars by getting multiple bundled quotes.
- Ask for a written all-in estimate including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility.
- Compare hospitals with ambulatory surgery centers when appropriate.
- Negotiate before service while you still have price leverage.
Hospital Prices for CPT 29881
Table below shows a sample of hospitals with reported prices for this procedure.
| Hospital | City | State | Cash Price | Negotiated | Gross Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED | BRISTOL | CT | $21 | N/A | $519 |
| ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL | CEDAR RAPIDS | IA | N/A | N/A | $40 |
| PALMS WEST HOSPITAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | LOXAHATCHEE | FL | $65 | N/A | $1,014 |
| SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER | SAN ANGELO | TX | $76 | $96 | $152 |
| BANNER HEALTH | FORT COLLINS | CO | N/A | $78 | $14,450 |
| DIGNITY HEALTH | SANTA MARIA | CA | N/A | $78 | $14,450 |
| PROSPECT ROCKVILLE HOSPITAL INC | VERNON | CT | N/A | $78 | $14,450 |
| LICKING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | NEWARK | OH | $80 | $78 | $80 |
| NORTHSHORE EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL, LLC | LACOMBE | LA | $92 | N/A | $231 |
| UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES OF RANCHO SPRINGS INC | MURRIETA | CA | N/A | $95 | N/A |
| AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | AUBURN | NY | $148 | N/A | N/A |
| WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LEBANON | IN | $177 | $978 | $253 |
| MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL | GREENBRAE | CA | $239 | N/A | $40 |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | DOVER | DE | $332 | $514 | N/A |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | MILFORD | DE | $332 | $514 | N/A |
| THE MARY LANNING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | HASTINGS | NE | $399 | $468 | $443 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M D ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | HOUSTON | TX | N/A | $402 | $5,080 |
| EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL | LAKE PROVIDENCE | LA | $407 | $434 | $542 |
| PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | ROLLA | MO | $420 | $539 | $467 |
| DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO | LAREDO | TX | N/A | $429 | N/A |
| FORT DUNCAN MEDICAL CENTER, L.P. | EAGLE PASS | TX | N/A | $429 | N/A |
| MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | ELKHART | KS | $484 | N/A | $25,650 |
| TRI-CITY HOSPITAL | OCEANSIDE | CA | N/A | $499 | $1,150 |
| REID HOSPITAL & HEALTH CARE SERVICES INC | RICHMOND | IN | N/A | $529 | N/A |
| UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC | LOUISVILLE | KY | N/A | $529 | N/A |
| LANCASTER HOSPITAL CORPORATION | PALMDALE | CA | N/A | $551 | N/A |
| TEMECULA VALLEY HOSPITAL, INC. | TEMECULA | CA | N/A | $551 | N/A |
| MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION | MOBILE | AL | N/A | $568 | N/A |
| ST. CLAIRE MEDICAL CENTER INC | MOREHEAD | KY | $569 | $514 | $758 |
| THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | CHICAGO | IL | N/A | N/A | $577 |
| PROCTOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | PEORIA | IL | $580 | N/A | $3,366 |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON | KY | $582 | N/A | $582 |
| FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER | FAYETTE | AL | $592 | $303 | $987 |
| PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, LLC | LUVERNE | AL | $592 | $303 | $987 |
| APOLLO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL LLC | BATON ROUGE | LA | N/A | $601 | N/A |
| APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC | HARLAN | KY | N/A | $601 | N/A |
| STONEBRIDGE HEALTH SYSTEMS LLC | CAMERON | LA | N/A | $601 | N/A |
| HONORHEALTH | PHOENIX | AZ | N/A | $640 | N/A |
| WOODRIDGE OF WEST MEMPHIS, LLC | WEST MEMPHIS | AR | N/A | $640 | N/A |
| HOLLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | HOLLAND | MI | $643 | $834 | $1,071 |
| DOCTORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | PERRY | FL | $664 | $650 | $1,107 |
| SOUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PEMBROKE PINES | FL | $664 | $650 | $1,107 |
| THE PAVILION AT HEALTHPARK LLC | FORT MYERS | FL | $664 | $650 | $1,107 |
| ELADH LP | LOS ANGELES | CA | $666 | $288 | $3,505 |
| CREEK NATION HOSPITAL & CLINICS | OKMULGEE | OK | $690 | $519 | $1,150 |
| CREEK NATION HOSPITAL & CLINICS | OKMULGEE | OK | $690 | $519 | $1,150 |
| NESHOBA COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL | PHILADELPHIA | MS | $706 | $1,260 | $1,008 |
| AURORA BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE - TEMPE, LLC | TEMPE | AZ | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | MESA | AZ | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | QUEEN CREEK | AZ | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| BAPTIST HEALTH | LITTLE ROCK | AR | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| BAXTER COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | MOUNTAIN HOME | AR | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC | TALLASSEE | AL | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| CONWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | CONWAY | AR | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| FORREST CITY ARKANSAS HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC | FORREST CITY | AR | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| GUIDANCE CENTER, INC. | FLAGSTAFF | AZ | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| HONORHEALTH | SCOTTSDALE | AZ | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| MCSA LLC | EL DORADO | AR | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS LLC | TUCSON | AZ | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| STATE OF ARKANSAS | LITTLE ROCK | AR | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| UHS OF BENTON LLC | BENTON | AR | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| UNITED METHODIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC | MAUMELLE | AR | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| YAVAPAI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | PRESCOTT | AZ | N/A | $790 | N/A |
| BRYAN HOSPITAL KEARNEY | KEARNEY | NE | $840 | $3,001 | $1,200 |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | MANCHESTER | KY | N/A | $849 | N/A |
| SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL | ROCKFORD | IL | $854 | $534 | $5,025 |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL | DANVILLE | IN | N/A | $877 | N/A |
| MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY HOSPITAL | LENEXA | KS | N/A | $877 | N/A |
| DEACONESS WOMENS HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN INDIANA LLC | NEWBURGH | IN | N/A | $908 | N/A |
| ADVANCED CARE HOSPITAL OF WHITE COUNTY | SEARCY | AR | N/A | $909 | N/A |
| BAPTIST HEALTH | LITTLE ROCK | AR | N/A | $909 | N/A |
| JOHN FITZGIBBON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | MARSHALL | MO | $964 | $587 | $1,205 |
| DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | EASTMAN | GA | $968 | $288 | N/A |
| GALENCARE, INC. | SAINT PETERSBURG | FL | N/A | $1,059 | N/A |
| NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL INC | LAWRENCEVILLE | GA | N/A | $1,059 | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Knee Arthroscopy cost without insurance?
Based on published hospital data, Knee Arthroscopy prices typically range from $580 to $6,132. Always ask for the self-pay or cash rate before scheduling.
Why do Knee Arthroscopy prices vary so much by hospital?
Hospitals negotiate different payer contracts, apply different facility fees, and use different chargemaster pricing strategies. That creates large price gaps for the same CPT code.
What does Medicare pay for CPT 29881?
A national Medicare rate is not available in this dataset for CPT 29881.
How can I lower my Knee Arthroscopy bill?
Compare multiple facilities, ask for the cash price up front, and request a written estimate with all facility and professional fees.
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