Knee arthroscopy, meniscus trim (meniscectomy) at M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center
CPT 29881 · Minneapolis, MN
These are M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 6, 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 Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | 8.2 mi | $30.70 | $48.96 | 2026-02-06 |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | 14.6 mi | $5,632.27 | $10,687.41 | 2026-09-25 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry McHenry, IL | 307.6 mi | $20,461.27 | $29,230.39 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Dekalb, IL | 309.2 mi | $33,292.62 | $47,560.89 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital Geneva, IL | 325.9 mi | $22,713.54 | $32,447.91 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL | 328.9 mi | $20,694.66 | $29,563.80 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital Winfield, IL | 333.2 mi | $25,663.99 | $36,662.84 | 2026-04-01 |
| Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston Evanston, IL | 344.9 mi | $3,489.00 | $15,087.00 | 2026-09-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC KNEE ARTHROSCOPY, MED/LAT MENISECTOMY line 48515 | outpatient | $3,696.42 | $9,218.00 | $1,379.00 – $11,390.46 |
| HC KNEE ARTHROSCOPY, MED/LAT MENISECTOMY line 16333 | inpatient | $3,674.09 | $9,162.30 | $4,773.56 – $8,246.07 |
| HC KNEE ARTHROSCOPY, MED/LAT MENISECTOMY line 25849 | inpatient | $3,696.42 | $9,218.00 | $4,802.58 – $8,296.20 |
| HC KNEE ARTHROSCOPY, MED/LAT MENISECTOMY line 43772 | outpatient | $3,674.09 | $9,162.30 | $1,379.00 – $11,390.46 |
| ARTHRS KNE SRG MNISECTMY M/L line 477111 | both | $373.08 – $2,594.68 | ||
| Outpatient Services line 4387381 | outpatient | $3,674.09 | $9,162.30 | $1,379.00 – $11,390.46 |
| Outpatient Services line 4392788 | outpatient | $3,696.42 | $9,218.00 | $1,379.00 – $11,390.46 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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