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

Code: 29881

Patient pays (average)

$411

This includes facility and doctor fees. You may need more than one doctor and additional costs may apply.


All costs are national averages
$2,058
Doctor Fee
$540
Facility Fee
$1,518
$1,647

Patient pays
$411

Patient pays (average)

$724

This includes facility and doctor fees. You may need more than one doctor and additional costs may apply.


All costs are national averages
$3,624
Doctor Fee
$540
Facility Fee
$3,084
$2,899

Patient pays
$724

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