How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in Maine?

Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy · CPT 29881 · State: Maine

In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $1,928, with most between $849 and $2,082 ($3,607 cash/self-pay). Based on 10 Maine hospitals — 46% lower than the national typical of $3,587. Hospital list charges run about $5,319 (2.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,928
Maine · $849–$2,082
Cash / self-pay
$3,607
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$5,319
2.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 10 Maine 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 Maine — FAQs

How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in Maine?

In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $1,928, with most between $849 and $2,082, based on 10 Maine hospitals. That's 46% lower than the national typical of $3,587.

How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost without insurance in Maine?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy in Maine run around $3,607. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $5,319), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Maine hospital bill for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy so high?

Maine hospital "list" charges for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy run about $5,319 — roughly 2.8× the $1,928 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 Maine?

Yes. If a Maine hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,928), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Maine hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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