Knee arthroscopy, cartilage smoothing cost in Nevada, MO — inpatient
In Nevada, MO, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with smoothing of damaged cartilage (chondroplasty) as an inpatient: from $790.20 to $790.20, with a median of $790.20. Across Missouri, the median is $6,743.65 at 19 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada City Hospital Nevada, MO · (417) 667-3355 ARTHRS KNEE DEBRIDEMENT/SHAVING ARTCLR C | $790.20 | $1,756.00 | — | 55% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $790.20, median $790.20, highest $790.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $790.20 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.