CPT 29881 Surgery

Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy Cost

Q: How much does Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost?

The Medicare facility rate for Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy (CPT 29881) is variable. Commercial insurance rates typically range from 150% to 250% of Medicare. Hospital outpatient rate: $3.

Q: How much does Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost without insurance?

Without insurance, Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy typically costs between 150% and 250% of the Medicare rate. The Medicare baseline is variable. Costs vary significantly by geographic location and facility.

Body System: Musculoskeletal

Hospital Outpatient

OPPS rate

Surgery Center (ASC)

ASC rate

Cost by Location

Location	Medicare Rate	Est. Commercial
AK — ALASKA	$628	$816 — $1,256
AL — ALABAMA	$468	$608 — $935
AR — ARKANSAS	$461	$600 — $923
AZ — ARIZONA	$504	$655 — $1,008
CA — BAKERSFIELD	$527	$686 — $1,055
CA — CHICO	$524	$681 — $1,047
CA — EL CENTRO	$524	$681 — $1,048
CA — FRESNO	$524	$681 — $1,047
CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN	$524	$681 — $1,047
CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY)	$556	$723 — $1,112
CA — MADERA	$524	$681 — $1,047
CA — MERCED	$524	$681 — $1,047
CA — MODESTO	$524	$681 — $1,047
CA — NAPA	$586	$762 — $1,173
CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA	$551	$716 — $1,102
CA — REDDING	$524	$681 — $1,047
CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA	$524	$681 — $1,047
CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO	$539	$700 — $1,077
CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM	$544	$707 — $1,088
CA — SALINAS	$542	$705 — $1,084

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost?

The Medicare facility rate is variable. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $3. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $1.

How much does Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost without insurance?

Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is variable.