How much does Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in San Antonio?
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy · CPT 29881 · Metro area: San Antonio
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $3,573, with most between $3,383 and $3,625 ($5,439 cash/self-pay). Based on 39 San Antonio hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $3,587. Hospital list charges run about $13,224 (3.7× higher).
Source: medians across 39 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs
How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $3,573, with most between $3,383 and $3,625, based on 39 San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy in San Antonio run around $5,439. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $13,224), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my San Antonio hospital bill for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy so high?
San Antonio hospital "list" charges for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy run about $13,224 — roughly 3.7× the $3,573 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 San Antonio?
Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,573), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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