Knee arthroscopy with meniscus trim in Grinnell, IA — inpatient
In Grinnell, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Knee arthroscopy with meniscus trim as an inpatient: from $1,329.60 to $1,329.60, with a median of $1,329.60.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29881, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 28, 2026 and Jan 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell, IA PR ARTHRS KNE SURG W/MENISCECTOMY MED/LAT W/SHVG | $1,329.60 | $1,662.00 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,329.60, median $1,329.60, highest $1,329.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,329.60 — 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.