How much does Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in south-florida?
CPT 29881 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for south-florida.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward Health Medical Center (Fort Lauderdale) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $182cash | 0.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston Hospital | Hospital | $2,010cash | 0.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital (Stuart) | Hospital | $2,010cash | 0.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4% |
| St. Mary's Medical Center (Tenet, West Palm Beach) [Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute] | Hospital | $2,313negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center (Tenet, West Palm Beach) | Hospital | $2,319negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| Broward Health North (Deerfield Beach) | Hospital | $3,622negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5% |
| Broward Health Coral Springs | Hospital | $3,622negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4% |
| Memorial Hospital West (Pembroke Pines) | Hospital | $4,015negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Memorial Hospital Miramar | Hospital | $4,100negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ |
| Wellington Regional Medical Center (UHS) | Hospital | $6,763negotiated | 2.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
| UHealth Tower – University of Miami Hospital and Clinics (Miami) | Hospital | $8,460negotiated | 2.6× | — |
| HCA Florida Westside Hospital (Plantation) | Hospital | $10,100negotiated | 3.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| HCA Florida Mercy Hospital (Miami) | Hospital | $10,100negotiated | 3.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.1% |
| HCA Florida Aventura Hospital | Hospital | $10,100negotiated | 3.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| HCA Florida Kendall Hospital (Miami) | Hospital | $10,100negotiated | 3.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| HCA Florida Northwest Hospital (Margate) | Hospital | $11,110negotiated | 3.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| HCA Florida Palms West Hospital (Loxahatchee) | Hospital | $11,447negotiated | 3.5× | ★★★★★ |
| HCA Florida JFK Hospital (Atlantis) | Hospital | $11,456negotiated | 3.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Holy Cross Health (Fort Lauderdale) gross charge | Hospital | $23,438cash | 7.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
What should 29881 cost in south-florida?
For Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy (CPT 29881) in south-florida, a fair self-pay price is around $6,763, with hospitals ranging from $2,319 to $10,100 across 19 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 Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in south-florida?
A fair self-pay price for Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy (CPT 29881) in south-florida is around $6,763, with hospital prices ranging from $2,319 to $10,100 across 19 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 29881?
Medicare pays about $3,245 for Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy (CPT 29881). 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 with meniscectomy?
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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.