Knee arthroscopy (both menisci) in Pennsylvania
CPT 29880 · hospital facility charge
$6,987cash price
$6,019typical commercial insurer rate
Pennsylvania hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | $21,090 | $6,987 | $15,206$13,580–$16,872 · 13 plans |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital | Bryn Mawr | – | – | $5,868$5,216–$8,240 · 7 plans |
| Jefferson Abington Hospital | Abington | – | – | $4,974$1,228–$9,023 · 12 plans |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast | Philadelphia | – | – | $6,523$1,327–$9,176 · 11 plans |
| Main Line Hospital Lankenau | Wynnewood | – | – | $6,019$5,306–$8,240 · 7 plans |
| Paoli Hospital | Paoli | – | – | $5,707$5,105–$8,240 · 7 plans |
| St Lukes Hospital | Bethlehem | – | – | $8,202$6,469–$10,007 · 4 plans |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia | – | – | $8,849$1,934–$13,320 · 9 plans |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside | Pittsburgh | – | – | $3,054$1,970–$6,966 · 8 plans |
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.
Common questions
How much does knee arthroscopy (both menisci) cost at a hospital in Pennsylvania?
The cash price for knee arthroscopy (both menisci) at the Pennsylvania hospitals whose price files we have read so far is $6,987. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $6,019. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.