Knee arthroscopy, meniscus repair cost in Chicago, IL — inpatient
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair (one side of the knee) as an inpatient: from $7,424.78 to $7,424.78, with a median of $7,424.78. Across Illinois, the median is $3,876.50 at 20 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29882, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL · (773) 947-7500 ARTHROSCOPY KNEE W/MENISCUS REPAIR | $7,424.78 | $9,280.98 | — | 20% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $7,424.78, median $7,424.78, highest $7,424.78.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 17 facilities here, median $10,005.40 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.