Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; with Meniscectomy (Medial or Lateral, Including any Meniscal Shaving) Including Debridement/Shaving of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Same or Separate Compartment(s), When Performed Cost Comparison
29881 (HCPCS)
Cash prices (without insurance) for Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; with Meniscectomy (Medial or Lateral, Including any Meniscal Shaving) Including Debridement/Shaving of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Same or Separate Compartment(s), When Performed (CPT 29881) range from $1,746 to $6,899 across 3 hospitals in 3 states. The national average cash price is $4,704.
This procedure uses a small camera called an endoscope inserted through tiny cuts in the knee to locate and remove damaged or loose cartilage. A doctor might recommend this if you have knee pain caused by torn or worn cartilage that's affecting your ability to move or function. During the procedure, your surgeon will look inside your knee joint and carefully remove the problematic cartilage pieces while leaving as much healthy cartilage as possible.
You could save $5,153 by choosing Carolina East Medical Center over Mangum Regional Medical Center
North Carolina
View in North Carolina →$1,746 — $1,746 · 1 hospitals
Oklahoma
View in Oklahoma →$6,899 — $6,899 · 1 hospitals
Wyoming
View in Wyoming →$4,747 — $4,747 · 1 hospitals
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; with Meniscectomy (Medial or Lateral, Including any Meniscal Shaving) Including Debridement/Shaving of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Same or Separate Compartment(s), When Performed cost without insurance?
- Cash prices for Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; with Meniscectomy (Medial or Lateral, Including any Meniscal Shaving) Including Debridement/Shaving of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Same or Separate Compartment(s), When Performed (CPT 29881) range from $1,746 to $6,899 across 3 hospitals in 3 states. The national average is $4,704.
- Which hospital has the cheapest Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; with Meniscectomy (Medial or Lateral, Including any Meniscal Shaving) Including Debridement/Shaving of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Same or Separate Compartment(s), When Performed?
- Carolina East Medical Center has the lowest cash price for Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; with Meniscectomy (Medial or Lateral, Including any Meniscal Shaving) Including Debridement/Shaving of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Same or Separate Compartment(s), When Performed at $1,746. The highest price is $6,899 at Mangum Regional Medical Center.
- How much can I save by comparing Arthroscopy, Knee, Surgical; with Meniscectomy (Medial or Lateral, Including any Meniscal Shaving) Including Debridement/Shaving of Articular Cartilage (Chondroplasty), Same or Separate Compartment(s), When Performed prices?
- You could save up to $5,153 by choosing Carolina East Medical Center ($1,746) over Mangum Regional Medical Center ($6,899).
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