Arthroscopy knee with meniscectomy
CPT 29881 • Orthopedics
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$30
Average
$1,328
Highest
$24,046
Based on 418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFEBRITE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STOKES DANBURY, NC | 4 | $374 | $505 | $566 |
| ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER GREENVILLE, NC | 4 | $487 | $557 | $617 |
| ERLANGER MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER MURPHY, NC | 3 | $338 | $448 | $619 |
| UNC HOSPITALS CHAPEL HILL, NC | 3 | $476 | $538 | $574 |
| NMC Camp Lejeune Camp Lejeune, NC | 3 | $476 | $532 | $574 |