Knee arthroscopy, cartilage smoothing cost in Anaconda, MT
In Anaconda, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with smoothing of damaged cartilage (chondroplasty): from $1,887.38 to $1,887.38, with a median of $1,887.38. Across Montana, the median is $1,342.35 at 3 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29877, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 20, 2026 and Jul 20, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital of Anaconda Anaconda, MT · (406) 563-8500 Removal or shaving of knee joint cartilage using an endoscope | $1,887.38 | $2,516.50 | $586.74–$2,516.50 | 25% | Jul 20, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $1,887.38, median $1,887.38, highest $1,887.38.
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.