$1,298
Lowest Price
$47,560.89
Highest Price
$5,148
Median Price
157
Hospitals
Prices vary 3564× across hospitals — the highest price is $46,262.89 more than the lowest.
Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Removal
A camera is inserted into the knee through a small incision. Damaged cartilage (meniscus) is trimmed or removed.
Commonly ordered for: Torn or damaged knee cartilage
Prices shown are for this procedure code only and do not include anesthesia, facility fees, or other services billed separately.
22 prices flagged as possible line items are shown but excluded from the average — they may represent a single fee component rather than the full procedure cost.
San Angelo Community Medical Center
San Angelo, TX
$75.81
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeInsured: $96.21
Shannon Medical Center
San Angelo, TX
$75.81
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeInsured: $96.21
Bayhealth Hospital
Milford, DE
$332.15
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeAhn Wexford Hospital
Ahn Wexford Hospital, PA
$399.88
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeMarion Health
Marion, IN
$475.2
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeSt. Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon
Buckhannon, WV
$578
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeBraxton County Memorial Hospital
Gassaway, WV
$578
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeWest Virginia Health Care Cooperative Inc.
Unknown, WV
$593.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeHarrison Community Hospital
Cadiz, OH
$619.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeBarnesville Hospital Association
Unknown, OH
$619.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeAdventist Health Columbia Gorge
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, OR
$839.52
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeWhite River Medical Center
Batesville, AR· 3 insurance plans
$905.25
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeInsured: $100 – $8,896.27
Potomac Valley Hospital Of Wv
Unknown, WV
$922.5
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeGrant Memorial Hospital Inc
Unknown, WV
$924.8
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeDignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center
San Andreas, CA
$956.2
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeMost procedures generate multiple separate bills. Here's the full picture beyond the facility fee.
Full Bill Estimate — Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscectomy
Arthroscopic knee surgery is usually outpatient. Main additional cost is anesthesia, billed separately by the anesthesiologist.
Knee arthroscopy / meniscectomy (facility)
Anesthesia
Separate billBilled by anesthesiologist
Pre-op knee X-ray
Separate billRadiology
Estimate only. Prices are median cash rates across all reporting hospitals and will vary significantly by location, facility, and insurance plan. Items marked "Separate bill" come from different providers and are not included in the facility fee shown above. Actual costs may differ substantially. Always confirm your expected charges directly with each provider and your insurance company.
How much does removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope cost?
Cash prices for removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope range from $1,298 to $47,560.89 across 157 hospitals in the US. The median cash price is $5,148. Prices vary 3564% — location, facility type, and overhead all affect what hospitals charge.
How much does removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope cost without insurance?
Without insurance, removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope typically costs between $1,298 and $47,560.89. The most affordable hospital on this site charges $1,298. Many hospitals offer cash-pay discounts — it's worth calling ahead to negotiate before your appointment.
What is removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope (CPT 29881)?
A camera is inserted into the knee through a small incision. Damaged cartilage (meniscus) is trimmed or removed.