Knee arthroscopy (both menisci) cost in Chicago, IL — inpatient
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with removal of both torn meniscus parts as an inpatient: from $8,484.90 to $8,484.90, with a median of $8,484.90. Across Illinois, the median is $4,159.00 at 19 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29880, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL · (773) 947-7500 ARTHROSCOPY KNEE SURGICAL W MENISCECTOMY | $8,484.90 | $10,606.12 | — | 20% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $8,484.90, median $8,484.90, highest $8,484.90.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 17 facilities here, median $8,484.90 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.