How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in South Dakota?
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy · CPT 29881 · State: South Dakota
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $3,138, with most between $1,073 and $3,255 ($4,552 cash/self-pay). Based on 7 South Dakota hospitals — 13% lower than the national typical of $3,587. Hospital list charges run about $7,391 (2.4× higher).
Source: medians across 7 South Dakota 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 South Dakota — FAQs
How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $3,138, with most between $1,073 and $3,255, based on 7 South Dakota hospitals. That's 13% lower than the national typical of $3,587.
How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost without insurance in South Dakota?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy in South Dakota run around $4,552. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,391), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my South Dakota hospital bill for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy so high?
South Dakota hospital "list" charges for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy run about $7,391 — roughly 2.4× the $3,138 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 South Dakota?
Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,138), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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