How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in New Jersey?

Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy · CPT 29881 · State: New Jersey

In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $4,374, with most between $4,138 and $5,179 ($4,078 cash/self-pay). Based on 58 New Jersey hospitals — 22% higher than the national typical of $3,587. Hospital list charges run about $6,845 (1.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$4,374
New Jersey · $4,138$5,179
Cash / self-pay
$4,078
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$6,845
1.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 58 New Jersey 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 New Jersey — FAQs

How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $4,374, with most between $4,138 and $5,179, based on 58 New Jersey hospitals. That's 22% higher than the national typical of $3,587.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy in New Jersey run around $4,078. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,845), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

New Jersey hospital "list" charges for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy run about $6,845 — roughly 1.6× the $4,374 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 New Jersey?

Yes. If a New Jersey hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $4,374), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Jersey hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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