Knee arthroscopy, meniscus repair cost in Houma, LA — inpatient
In Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair (one side of the knee) as an inpatient: from $3,498.88 to $3,498.88, with a median of $3,498.88. Across Louisiana, the median is $7,643.22 at 13 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29882, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner St Anne General Hospital Raceland, LA · (985) 537-6841 HC KNEE ARTHOSCOPY/SURGERY W/ MENISCUS REPAIR | $3,498.88 | $7,952.00 | — | 56% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $3,498.88, median $3,498.88, highest $3,498.88.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $5,590.66 — 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.