Knee arthroscopy, meniscus trim (meniscectomy) at Emory Decatur Hospital
CPT 29881 · Decatur, GA
These are Emory Decatur Hospital'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.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 6 Georgia hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $11,309.00, median $11,309.00, highest $11,309.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA | 2.7 mi | $11,309.00 | $11,309.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA | 6.1 mi | $11,309.00 | $11,309.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc Atlanta, GA | 7.1 mi | $11,309.00 | $11,309.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital Lithonia, GA | 11.4 mi | $11,309.00 | $11,309.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital Johns Creek, GA | 16.7 mi | $11,309.00 | $11,309.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson Crystal City, MO | 457.2 mi | $8,949.97 | $13,769.19 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | 469.5 mi | $6,890.56 | $10,600.86 | 2026-06-10 |
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 479.9 mi | $7,543.82 | $11,605.87 | 2026-06-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hc Arthro Knee Surg; W/Meniscectomy (Med Or Lateral Includ Any Meniscal Shav) line 30484 | both | $11,309.00 | $11,309.00 | |
| Knee arthroscopy/surgery line 85837 | outpatient | $3,281.90 – $7,870.00 |
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