How much does ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair cost in richmond?
CPT 29891 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for richmond.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Medical Center (Richmond) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $3,230negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Forest campus (Richmond) | Hospital | $7,051negotiated | 2.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
| Parham Doctors' Hospital — ortho/spine-focused campus (Richmond) | Hospital | $7,051negotiated | 2.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
| Retreat Doctors' Hospital (Richmond) | Hospital | $7,051negotiated | 2.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
| TriCities Hospital, formerly John Randolph Medical Center (Hopewell) | Hospital | $7,051negotiated | 2.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Chippenham Hospital, CJW Medical Center (Richmond) | Hospital | $7,208negotiated | 2.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.4% |
| Johnston-Willis Hospital, CJW Medical Center (Richmond) | Hospital | $7,208negotiated | 2.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.4% |
| Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Richmond) gross charge | Hospital | $15,664cash | 4.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.8% |
What should 29891 cost in richmond?
For ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair (CPT 29891) in richmond, a fair self-pay price is around $7,051, with hospitals ranging from $7,051 to $7,208 across 8 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 richmond?
A fair self-pay price for ankle arthroscopy with osteochondral repair (CPT 29891) in richmond is around $7,051, with hospital prices ranging from $7,051 to $7,208 across 8 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.