Knee arthroscopy (both menisci) cost in Lancaster, PA — inpatient
In Lancaster, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with removal of both torn meniscus parts as an inpatient: from $6,113.99 to $6,113.99, with a median of $6,113.99. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $1,264.00 at 19 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29880, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Lancaster, PA · (223) 287-9000 29880 KNEE ARTHROSCOPY/SURGERY Tech | $6,113.99 | $21,090.00 | $2,729.09–$16,872.00 | 71% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $6,113.99, median $6,113.99, highest $6,113.99.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $6,113.99 — 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 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.