How much does Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in Illinois?
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy · CPT 29881 · State: Illinois
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $3,700, with most between $1,166 and $5,621 ($2,822 cash/self-pay). Based on 67 Illinois hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $3,587. Hospital list charges run about $5,868 (1.6× higher).
Source: medians across 67 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs
How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in Illinois?
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $3,700, with most between $1,166 and $5,621, based on 67 Illinois hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $3,587.
How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost without insurance in Illinois?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy in Illinois run around $2,822. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,868), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Illinois hospital bill for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy so high?
Illinois hospital "list" charges for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy run about $5,868 — roughly 1.6× the $3,700 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 Illinois?
Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,700), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Charged more than $3,700 in Illinois?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Illinois hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
Upload Your Bill