Price Checker / CPT 29868
How much does Meniscal Trnspl Knee W/scpe cost?
CPT 29868 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 37x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$2,250–$4,550
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,700
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $126,350 is $122,950 over the fair price (about 37x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Meniscal Trnspl Knee W/scpe
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers Hospital Dothan, AL | $368,255 | — | 21814% |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX | $109,851 | — | 7163% |
| UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Hospital Galveston, TX | $109,851 | — | 7163% |
| UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital Galveston, TX | $109,851 | — | 7163% |
| UTMB Health League City Hospital Galveston, TX | $109,851 | — | 7163% |
| Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center JOHNSTOWN, PA | $65,175 | — | 4209% |
| Gibson Area Hospital Gibson City, IL | $11,616 | — | 630% |
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About Meniscal Trnspl Knee W/scpe
CPT code 29868 refers to meniscal trnspl knee w/scpe (billing description: "Meniscal trnspl knee w/scpe"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,512 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,512 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
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- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.