Knee arthroscopy with meniscus trim in Clinton, IA — inpatient
In Clinton, IA, 2 hospitals list a cash price for Knee arthroscopy with meniscus trim as an inpatient: from $755.40 to $1,870.00, with a median of $1,312.70. The lowest listed price is at MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 29881, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 31, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Clinton, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center lowest Dewitt, IA Knee arthroscopy/surgery 29881 | $755.40 | $1,259.00 | 40% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center-Clinton Inc Clinton, IA PR Arthroscopy Knee Surg W/ Meniscectomy Incl Debr/Shvi Artc Cartilage | $1,870.00 | $1,870.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $755.40, median $1,312.70, highest $1,870.00 — a 2.5× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,220.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy uses a small camera and instruments through tiny cuts to trim or remove a torn part of the meniscus, the cartilage cushion in the knee. The code also covers smoothing damaged cartilage in the knee when done.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery. The surgeon's fee and anesthesia are usually billed separately.