Knee arthroscopy, cartilage smoothing cost in International Falls, MN — inpatient
In International Falls, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with smoothing of damaged cartilage (chondroplasty) as an inpatient: from $3,635.90 to $3,635.90, with a median of $3,635.90. Across Minnesota, the median is $1,787.38 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29877, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between May 6, 2026 and May 6, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Falls Memorial Hospital Association International Falls, MN · (218) 283-4481 ARTHROSCPY KNEE SURGICAL DEBRIDEMENT SHAVING ARTICULAR CARTILAGE(CHOND | $3,635.90 | $4,721.94 | $1,032.22–$4,580.28 | 23% | May 6, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $3,635.90, median $3,635.90, highest $3,635.90.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $3,635.90 — 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.