Meniscus Tear Surgery (Knee Arthroscopy)
HCPCS 29880
Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving)
AI EXPLANATION: This outpatient knee procedure involves inserting a tiny camera called an arthroscope and miniature surgical instruments through small incisions in the knee joint. The surgeon examines the joint and removes, trims, or smooths torn cartilage from both the inner and outer meniscus—the C-shaped shock absorbers in the knee—to ease joint pain, improve mobility, and relieve catching or locking.
Across 8 hospitals, negotiated prices for this code range from $1,064 to $16,039. Each dot below is one payer and plan's rate as published by the hospital.
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