Knee arthroscopy, meniscus repair cost in Chattanooga, TN
In Chattanooga, TN-GA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair (one side of the knee): from $783.55 to $783.55, with a median of $783.55. Across Tennessee, the median is $5,748.57 at 12 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29882, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 25, 2026 and Jan 25, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Health Chattanooga, TN · (423) 778-7000 PR ARTHROSCOPY KNEE W/MENISCUS RPR MEDIAL/LATERAL | $783.55 | $1,484.00 | $785.20–$2,188.45 | 47% | Jan 25, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $783.55, median $783.55, highest $783.55.
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 and below every plan's rate. 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 code covers knee arthroscopy in which the surgeon stitches a torn meniscus back together instead of trimming it.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.