Knee arthroscopy, cartilage smoothing cost in Wenatchee, WA
In Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with smoothing of damaged cartilage (chondroplasty): from $13,734.31 to $13,734.31, with a median of $13,734.31. Across Washington, the median is $2,310.68 at 12 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29877, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Chelan Community Hospital Chelan, WA · (509) 682-3300 Removal or shaving of knee joint cartilage using an endoscope | $13,734.31 | $13,734.31 | $7,553.87–$13,481.60 | — | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $13,734.31, median $13,734.31, highest $13,734.31.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not 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.