Knee arthroscopy (both menisci) cost in Decorah, IA
In Decorah, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with removal of both torn meniscus parts: from $1,444.80 to $1,444.80, with a median of $1,444.80. Across Iowa, the median is $1,380.80 at 20 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29880, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 17, 2026 and Jul 17, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winneshiek Medical Center Decorah, IA · (563) 382-2911 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | $1,444.80 | $2,064.00 | $19.59–$1,960.80 | 30% | Jul 17, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $1,444.80, median $1,444.80, highest $1,444.80.
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.