Knee arthroscopy, meniscus trim (meniscectomy) at UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center
CPT 29881 · San Diego, CA
These are UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $2,963.99 | $11,855.97 | 2026-03-30 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $5,148.00 | $9,900.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $4,187.00 | $23,100.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,963.99 | $11,855.97 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,963.99 | $11,855.97 | 2026-03-30 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | 22.0 mi | $2,963.99 | $11,855.97 | 2026-03-30 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | 25.5 mi | $5,148.00 | $9,900.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley Moreno Valley, CA | 80.4 mi | $5,148.00 | $9,900.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope standard_charge_information[1856] | outpatient | $17,055.23 | $31,009.50 | $95.00 – $14,671.72 |
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