Knee arthroscopy, cartilage smoothing cost in Lancaster, PA — inpatient
In Lancaster, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with smoothing of damaged cartilage (chondroplasty) as an inpatient: from $6,113.99 to $6,113.99, with a median of $6,113.99. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $926.69 at 16 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29877, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Lancaster, PA · (223) 287-9000 29877 KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY Tech | $6,113.99 | $21,090.00 | $2,729.09–$16,872.00 | 71% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $6,113.99, median $6,113.99, highest $6,113.99.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $6,113.99 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This code covers knee arthroscopy in which the surgeon smooths rough or loose cartilage.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.