How much does knee arthroscopy, medial and lateral meniscectomy cost in Phoenix, AZ?
CPT 29880 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Phoenix, AZ.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $611negotiated | 0.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $2,155negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital (Mesa) [PHYSICIAN-OWNED ORTHO SPECIALTY HOSPITAL] | Hospital | $3,208cash | 1.0× | hip/knee complications 4.3% |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center (Casa Grande) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,509negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix | Hospital | $3,544negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) | Hospital | $3,631negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $3,631negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,666negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,666negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,666negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Valleywise Health Medical Center | Hospital | $4,015cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.0% |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| HonorHealth Florence | Hospital | $4,420negotiated | 1.4× | — |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) | Hospital | $4,420negotiated | 1.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak | Hospital | $4,674negotiated | 1.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) | Hospital | $4,674negotiated | 1.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| HonorHealth Tempe | Hospital | $4,674negotiated | 1.4× | — |
| Banner Payson Medical Center (Payson) | Hospital | $5,082negotiated | 1.6× | — |
| Wickenburg Community Hospital (Wickenburg) gross charge | Hospital | $17,411cash | 5.4× | — |
What should 29880 cost in Phoenix, AZ?
For knee arthroscopy, medial and lateral meniscectomy (CPT 29880) in Phoenix, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $4,015, with hospitals ranging from $3,518 to $4,420 across 24 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $3,245, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. 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 Phoenix, AZ?
A fair self-pay price for knee arthroscopy, medial and lateral meniscectomy (CPT 29880) in Phoenix, AZ is around $4,015, with hospital prices ranging from $3,518 to $4,420 across 24 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?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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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.