Knee arthroscopy, meniscus trim (meniscectomy) at Emerson Hospital -
CPT 29881 · W Concord, MA
These are Emerson Hospital -'s own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated May 18, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 9 Massachusetts hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,170.00, median $10,075.00, highest $10,075.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Hospital Winchester, MA | 11.2 mi | $10,075.00 | $10,075.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Needham, MA | 13.2 mi | $10,075.00 | $10,075.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 15.1 mi | $5,707.03 | $5,707.03 | 2026-03-20 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 15.5 mi | $10,075.00 | $10,075.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | 16.4 mi | $10,075.00 | $10,075.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | 17.3 mi | $2,454.75 | $5,455.00 | 2026-03-13 |
| Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital Lawrence, MA | 20.6 mi | $1,170.00 | $1,170.00 | 2024-08-01 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport, MA | 34.1 mi | $10,075.00 | $10,075.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHRS KNE SURG W/MENISCECTOMY MED/LAT W/SHVG line 30155 | both | $7,859.07 | $10,478.76 | $309.88 – $8,906.95 |
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