CPT 29881: Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy
Arthroscopic knee surgery with removal of torn meniscus.
- Typical cost
- $4,000
- Category
- Surgery
- CPT
- 29881
Cash-price midpoint; your bill may vary by region and provider.
Common billing errors for CPT 29881
- Bundled procedures unbundled into separate charges
- Assistant surgeon billed when not required
How to check your bill for this charge
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