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 | $668negotiated | 0.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $676cash | 0.2× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Kingman Regional Medical Center ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $778cash | 0.2× | — |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $2,052negotiated | 0.6× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) | Hospital | $2,052negotiated | 0.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox) | Hospital | $2,052negotiated | 0.6× | — |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $2,150negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center (Sun City) | Hospital | $2,857negotiated | 0.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| 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% |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,458negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $3,458negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) | Hospital | $3,458negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Canyon Vista Medical Center (Sierra Vista) | Hospital | $3,659negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,741negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,741negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) | Hospital | $3,741negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Payson Medical Center (Payson) | Hospital | $3,861negotiated | 1.2× | — |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center (Gilbert) | Hospital | $3,866negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Valleywise Health Medical Center | Hospital | $4,015cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| HonorHealth Tempe | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | — |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| 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 | $13,420cash | 4.1× | hip/knee complications 5.3% |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) gross charge | Hospital | $27,248cash | 8.4× | 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 $3,491, with hospitals ranging from $2,975 to $3,978 across 32 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 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 $3,491, with hospital prices ranging from $2,975 to $3,978 across 32 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?
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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.