Knee arthroscopy (both menisci) cost in Bakersfield, CA — inpatient
In Bakersfield-Delano, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with removal of both torn meniscus parts as an inpatient: from $65,412.27 to $65,412.27, with a median of $65,412.27. Across California, the median is $4,187.00 at 52 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29880, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 11, 2026 and Sep 11, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Ridgecrest, CA · (760) 446-3551 Knee arthroscopy/surgery | $65,412.27 | $123,419.37 | $4,528.08 | 47% | Sep 11, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $65,412.27, median $65,412.27, highest $65,412.27.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $13,709.47 — 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 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 knee arthroscopy trims torn parts of both the inner and outer meniscus through small incisions.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.