How much does ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair cost in reno?
CPT 29891 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for reno.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) lowest | Hospital | $2,386negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $2,516negotiated | 0.8× | — |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) | Hospital | $3,213cash | 1.0× | — |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $3,559cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $3,676negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $3,676negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $4,270cash | 1.3× | ★★★★★ |
What should 29891 cost in reno?
For ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair (CPT 29891) in reno, a fair self-pay price is around $3,559, with hospitals ranging from $2,516 to $3,676 across 7 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 reno?
A fair self-pay price for ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair (CPT 29891) in reno is around $3,559, with hospital prices ranging from $2,516 to $3,676 across 7 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.