$956.2
Lowest Price
$13,800
Highest Price
$7,324.8
Median Price
44
Hospitals
In California, prices vary 1343% — the highest is $12,843.8 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.
3 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.
Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center
San Andreas, CA
$956.2
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeMark Twain Medical Center
Unknown, CA
$1,421
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeHealdsburg Hospital
Healdsburg, CA
$1,680
cash price
⚠ May be partial feeSharp Coronado Hospital And Healthcare Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital And Healthcare Center, CA
$4,687.5
cash price
36% below avgGrossmont Hospital Corporation
Grossmont Hospital Corporation, CA
$4,687.5
cash price
36% below avgSharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital, CA
$4,687.5
cash price
36% below avgDowney Medical Center
Downey Medical Center, CA
$5,148
cash price
30% below avgSan Marcos Medical Center
San Marcos Medical Center, CA
$5,148
cash price
30% below avgIrvine Medical Center
Orange County – Irvine Medical Center, CA
$5,148
cash price
30% below avgRiverside Medical Center
Riverside Medical Center, CA
$5,148
cash price
30% below avgOntario Medical Center
San Bernardino – Ontario Medical Center Area, CA
$5,148
cash price
30% below avgSan Diego Clairemont Medical Center
San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center, CA
$5,148
cash price
30% below avgSan Diego Zion Medical Center
Zion Medical Center, CA
$5,148
cash price
30% below avgAnaheim Medical Center
Orange County – Anaheim Medical Center, CA
$5,148
cash price
30% below avgBaldwin Park Medical Center
Baldwin Park Medical Center, CA
$5,148
cash price
30% below avgHow much does removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope cost in California?
In California, cash prices for removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope range from $956.2 to $13,800 across 44 hospitals. The median cash price is $7,324.8.
How much does removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope cost without insurance in California?
Without insurance in California, removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope typically costs between $956.2 and $13,800. The lowest reported cash price is $956.2. Many hospitals offer discounts for patients paying out-of-pocket — always ask 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.
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