How much does ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair cost in Arizona?
CPT 29891 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Arizona.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $731negotiated | 0.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Kingman Regional Medical Center ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $778cash | 0.2× | — |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $950cash | 0.3× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $2,052negotiated | 0.6× | — |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $2,108negotiated | 0.6× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital (Mesa) [PHYSICIAN-OWNED ORTHO SPECIALTY HOSPITAL] | Hospital | $3,208cash | 1.0× | hip/knee complications 4.3% |
| HonorHealth Florence | Hospital | $3,332negotiated | 1.0× | — |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,332negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Tucson Medical Center | Hospital | $3,448negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center (Sun City) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center (Gilbert) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.0% |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,509negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center (Show Low) | Hospital | $3,509negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $3,631negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Canyon Vista Medical Center (Sierra Vista) | Hospital | $3,659negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| 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 Scottsdale Thompson Peak | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| HonorHealth Tempe | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | — |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Hospital | $4,253negotiated | 1.3× | — |
| Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (Globe) | Hospital | $4,465negotiated | 1.4× | — |
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) gross charge | Hospital | $13,100cash | 4.0× | hip/knee complications 5.3% |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) gross charge | Hospital | $23,317cash | 7.2× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
What should 29891 cost in Arizona?
For ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair (CPT 29891) in Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $3,500, with hospitals ranging from $3,390 to $3,841 across 33 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 ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair cost in Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair (CPT 29891) in Arizona is around $3,500, with hospital prices ranging from $3,390 to $3,841 across 33 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 29891?
Medicare pays about $3,245 for ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair (CPT 29891). 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 ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair?
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.