Knee arthroscopy cost in Clarion, IA
In Clarion, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with meniscus trim: from $2,418.00 to $2,418.00, with a median of $2,418.00. Across Iowa, the median is $2,416.80 at 31 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29881, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 11, 2026 and Jun 11, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion Clarion, IA · (515) 532-2811 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | $2,418.00 | $4,030.00 | $467.10–$3,022.50 | 40% | Jun 11, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $2,418.00, median $2,418.00, highest $2,418.00.
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
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.