Price Checker / CPT 29885
How much does Arthrs Kne Srg Drlg Ost Diss cost?
CPT 29885 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,150–$3,750
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,700
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $5,799 is $2,349 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Arthrs Kne Srg Drlg Ost Diss
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Coast Medical Clinic - El Campo El Campo, TX | $5,799 | — | 510% |
| Mid Coast Medical Clinic - Palacios Palacios, TX | $5,799 | — | 510% |
| Mid Coast Medical Clinic - Wharton Wharton, TX | $5,799 | — | 510% |
| Mid Coast Well Care - Ganado Granado, TX | $5,799 | — | 510% |
| Mid Coast Well Care - Healthplex Clinic El Campo, TX | $5,799 | — | 510% |
| Mid Coast Well Care - Wharton Wharton, TX | $5,799 | — | 510% |
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About Arthrs Kne Srg Drlg Ost Diss
CPT code 29885 refers to arthrs kne srg drlg ost diss (billing description: "Arthrs kne srg drlg ost diss"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $712 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $712 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.