Knee arthroscopy, meniscus trim (meniscectomy) at California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus
CPT 29881 · San Francisco, CA
These are California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 34 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $2,963.99, median $5,148.00, highest $27,567.79. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco San Francisco, CA | 1.0 mi | $7,324.80 | $13,080.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco, CA | 9.6 mi | $7,324.80 | $13,080.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Marinhealth Medical Center Greenbrae, CA | 12.7 mi | $27,567.79 | $45,946.32 | 2026-03-26 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro San Leandro, CA | 14.8 mi | $7,324.80 | $13,080.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, CA | 22.0 mi | $7,324.80 | $13,080.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City Redwood City, CA | 24.2 mi | $7,324.80 | $13,080.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont Fremont, CA | 32.5 mi | $7,324.80 | $13,080.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch Antioch, CA | 36.9 mi | $7,324.80 | $13,080.00 | 2026-04-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 29881 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee arthroscopy/surgery line 17802 | outpatient | $5,877.00 – $8,468.00 |
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