How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in Houston?
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy · CPT 29881 · Metro area: Houston
In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $4,142, with most between $3,369 and $4,262 ($3,216 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 Houston hospitals — 15% higher than the national typical of $3,587. Hospital list charges run about $6,063 (1.5× higher).
Source: medians across 36 Houston hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in Houston — FAQs
How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in Houston?
In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $4,142, with most between $3,369 and $4,262, based on 36 Houston hospitals. That's 15% higher than the national typical of $3,587.
How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost without insurance in Houston?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy in Houston run around $3,216. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,063), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Houston hospital bill for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy so high?
Houston hospital "list" charges for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy run about $6,063 — roughly 1.5× the $4,142 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy in Houston?
Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $4,142), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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