How much does Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in Tucson, AZ?
CPT 29881 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Tucson, AZ.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) lowest | Hospital | $2,414negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Tucson Medical Center | Hospital | $3,422negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $3,942negotiated | 1.2× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center / Oro Valley Hospital (Northwest Healthcare orthopedic surgeons, Tucson) | Hospital | $6,738cash | 2.1× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center Houghton (Tucson) | Hospital | $6,825cash | 2.1× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center Houghton (Tucson) | Hospital | $7,195cash | 2.2× | — |
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) | Hospital | $9,854cash | 3.0× | hip/knee complications 5.3% |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) | Hospital | $10,321cash | 3.2× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
What should 29881 cost in Tucson, AZ?
For Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy (CPT 29881) in Tucson, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $5,569, with hospitals ranging from $3,170 to $9,971 across 6 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 Tucson, AZ?
A fair self-pay price for Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy (CPT 29881) in Tucson, AZ is around $5,569, with hospital prices ranging from $3,170 to $9,971 across 6 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?
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.