How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in Tennessee?
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy · CPT 29881 · State: Tennessee
In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $2,962, with most between $2,307 and $3,378 ($1,888 cash/self-pay). Based on 78 Tennessee hospitals — 17% lower than the national typical of $3,587. Hospital list charges run about $7,790 (2.6× higher).
Source: medians across 78 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs
How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy is about $2,962, with most between $2,307 and $3,378, based on 78 Tennessee hospitals. That's 17% lower than the national typical of $3,587.
How much does a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost without insurance in Tennessee?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy in Tennessee run around $1,888. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,790), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Tennessee hospital bill for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy so high?
Tennessee hospital "list" charges for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy run about $7,790 — roughly 2.6× the $2,962 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 Tennessee?
Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,962), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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