Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy cost in San Diego.
What knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy costs at 4 San Diego-area hospitals, pulled directly from each hospital's federally-mandated price transparency file. Cash-pay range: $2,964 to $17,055 (6× spread). CPT code 29881.
All San Diego-area hospitals.
| # | Hospital | Cash price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
San Diego, CA
|
$2,964 |
| 2 |
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
|
$4,688 |
| 3 |
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, CA
|
$17,055 |
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Compare knee arthroscopy prices →Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy, nationally.
The San Diego numbers above only tell part of the story. The same knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy can vary 10× across US metros, and even within San Diego the published prices span 6 times from cheapest to most expensive.
For the national comparison set, see the Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy overview page, which covers knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy prices at every hospital in our dataset.
What to ask before you book.
Is this the all-in price? Hospitals often quote the facility fee and bill the radiologist, anesthesiologist, or specialist separately. Ask for the bundled total.
Cash-pay vs. insurance? Don't assume insurance is cheaper. For high-deductible plans, cash pay often beats the negotiated rate, especially for elective imaging.
Financial assistance? Federally-tax-exempt hospitals must have a financial-assistance policy. It can knock 50-100% off the bill for households below specific income thresholds.