Knee arthroscopy (meniscus) in Nebraska
CPT 29881 · hospital facility charge
$1,749cash price
$808typical commercial insurer rate
Nebraska hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | $2,690 | $1,749 | $808$468–$1,550 · 14 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.
What it is
In a knee arthroscopy the surgeon works through small cuts with a camera and fine tools. This code is for trimming a torn meniscus, the cartilage cushion of the knee.
What to expect
About an hour, as a same-day procedure. Most people walk with crutches for a few days and recover over several weeks.
What moves the bill
The hospital's charge for the operating room and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesiologist bill separately.
General information, not medical advice.
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.