Price Checker / CPT 29876
How much does Arthrs Knee Surgery Synvct Maj cost?
CPT 29876 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 8.2x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$920–$1,850
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,250
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $11,475 is $10,075 over the fair price (about 8.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Arthrs Knee Surgery Synvct Maj
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview Regional Medical Center MAYSVILLE, KY | $32,712 | — | 5220% |
| Spring View Hospital LEBANON, KY | $18,494 | — | 2908% |
| Union County General Hospital Clayton, NM | $13,313 | — | 1849% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $11,895 | — | 1834% |
| Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center BROKEN BOW, NE | $6,708 | — | 991% |
| Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , WV | $4,222 | $2,111 | 587% |
| Ellenville Regional Hospital Ellenville, NY | — | — | 402% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $1,372 | — | 116% |
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About Arthrs Knee Surgery Synvct Maj
CPT code 29876 refers to arthrs knee surgery synvct maj (billing description: "Arthrs knee surg synvct maj"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $615 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $615 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
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 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.