Surgery and procedures CPT 29880 Colorado Outpatient

Knee arthroscopy (both menisci) cost in Colorado

In Colorado, 3 hospitals publish a cash price for knee arthroscopy with removal of both torn meniscus parts: from $795.90 to $17,220.74, with a median of $8,008.80. The lowest price is at Family Health West Hospital (Fruita). The highest price is 21.6× the lowest.

Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 29880. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 27, 2026. See them on a map

Lowest$795.90Family Health West Hospital
Median$8,008.80half pay less
Highest$17,220.74in Colorado
Lowest saves$7,212.90vs the median

Hospitals in Colorado, cheapest first

HospitalCash price List priceFile date
Family Health West Hospital lowest Fruita · Grand Junction, CO CAH ARTHRS KNEE W/MENISCECTOMY MED&LAT W/SHAVING $795.90 $1,137.00 —
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Melissa Memorial Hospital Holyoke · Holyoke, CO Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope $8,008.80 $10,011.00 Sep 11, 2026
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Lincoln Health Hugo · Hugo, CO Knee arthroscopy/surgery $17,220.74 $17,220.74 Jun 4, 2026
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By metro area

Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.

Metro areaHospitals LowestMedian
Grand Junction, CO 1 $795.90 $795.90
Holyoke, CO 1 $8,008.80 $8,008.80
Hugo, CO 1 $17,220.74 $17,220.74

What it is

This knee arthroscopy trims torn parts of both the inner and outer meniscus through small incisions.

What the price covers

The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.

Knee arthroscopy with removal of both torn meniscus parts in other states

Median cash price across the state's hospitals.