How much does Knee arthroscopy, medial and lateral meniscectomy cost in Nevada?
CPT 29880 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Nevada.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) lowest | Hospital | $2,017cash | 0.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) | Hospital | $2,473cash | 0.8× | — |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $2,516negotiated | 0.8× | — |
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) | Hospital | $2,624negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Valley Hospital Medical Center / Valley Health Specialty Hospital [ORTHO SPECIALTY campus] (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $2,678negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.9% |
| Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $2,678negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 6.2% |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $2,678negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| West Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $2,678negotiated | 0.8× | — |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $2,678negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $2,840negotiated | 0.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.2% |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $3,559cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - San Martin Campus (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $3,586negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $3,586negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Rose de Lima Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $3,586negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $3,671negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| MountainView Hospital (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $3,671negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $3,676negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $3,765cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $4,372negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $4,970cash | 1.5× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) gross charge | Hospital | $7,594cash | 2.3× | ★★★★★ |
| Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (Elko) gross charge | Hospital | $14,646cash | 4.5× | ★★★★★ |
What should 29880 cost in Nevada?
For Knee arthroscopy, medial and lateral meniscectomy (CPT 29880) in Nevada, a fair self-pay price is around $3,200, with hospitals ranging from $2,678 to $3,698 across 22 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $3,245, the floor to negotiate toward. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Knee arthroscopy, medial and lateral meniscectomy cost in Nevada?
A fair self-pay price for Knee arthroscopy, medial and lateral meniscectomy (CPT 29880) in Nevada is around $3,200, with hospital prices ranging from $2,678 to $3,698 across 22 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 29880?
Medicare pays about $3,245 for Knee arthroscopy, medial and lateral meniscectomy (CPT 29880). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of Knee arthroscopy, medial and lateral meniscectomy?
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.