Arthroscopy knee with meniscectomy
CPT 29881 • Orthopedics
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$30
Average
$1,490
Highest
$33,816
Based on 1,874 negotiated rates from NC hospitals.
About this procedure
A knee arthroscopy with meniscal repair — minimally invasive surgery to fix or trim a torn meniscus through small incisions.
What to expect
Outpatient procedure, 30-90 minutes under general anesthesia. Two or three small incisions. Crutches for 1-7 days; full recovery in 4-6 weeks. Physical therapy usually starts within 2 weeks. ASCs (ambulatory surgery centers) are often 30-50% cheaper than hospitals for this exact procedure.
Top hospitals in NC
| Hospital | Rates | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYNN MARR HOSPITAL INC JACKSONVILLE, NC | 2 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LLC BOLIVIA, NC | 2 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED STATESVILLE, NC | 2 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| EAST CAROLINA HEALTH-BERTIE WINDSOR, NC | 2 | $42 | $181 | $321 |
| MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER INC MURPHY, NC | 2 | $338 | $363 | $389 |