Knee arthroscopy, meniscus trim (meniscectomy) at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital
CPT 29881 · Maplewood, MN
These are M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 5, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 3 Minnesota hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $30.70, median $3,696.42, highest $5,632.27. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | 11.0 mi | $3,696.42 | $9,218.00 | 2026-02-06 |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | 18.0 mi | $30.70 | $48.96 | 2026-02-06 |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | 22.0 mi | $5,632.27 | $10,687.41 | 2026-09-25 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry McHenry, IL | 300.7 mi | $20,461.27 | $29,230.39 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Dekalb, IL | 303.5 mi | $33,292.62 | $47,560.89 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital Geneva, IL | 319.8 mi | $22,713.54 | $32,447.91 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL | 321.8 mi | $20,694.66 | $29,563.80 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital Winfield, IL | 326.9 mi | $25,663.99 | $36,662.84 | 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 SRG MNISECTMY M/L line 319363 | outpatient | $1,383.00 – $7,301.94 | ||
| ARTHRS KNE SRG MNISECTMY M/L line 362145 | both | $373.08 – $2,594.68 |
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