Cost of a Knee Arthroscopy Visit
in Texas
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Texas operates more than 600 ambulatory surgery centers, creating a competitive market for minimally invasive procedures like knee arthroscopy. Patients typically pay between $421 and $1,250 for knee arthroscopy procedures, with a median cost of $625 based on negotiated insurance rates across the state's extensive network of orthopedic specialists and surgical facilities.
Average
$765
Median
$625
Lowest
$421
Highest
$1,250
Providers
5,233
19% below national average
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How does knee arthroscopy compare to related procedures in Texas?
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| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $90 | $776 | $1,300 | 11,548 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $85 | $663 | $1,155 | 13,126 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $85 | $977 | $1,912 | 5,874 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $90 | $638 | $1,309 | 7,864 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $85 | $313 | $597 | 5,861 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $407 | $602 | $1,086 | 5,176 |
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| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $90 | $469 | $895 | 8,448 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 29881 — Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 29881 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 29881 (Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 29881 covers: the provider's professional fee for knee arthroscopy. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top-Rated Hospitals in Texas
These hospitals in Texas are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
BRYAN, TX
AMARILLO, TX
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why Knee Arthroscopy Visit Costs Vary Across Texas
Texas knee arthroscopy costs run approximately 4% below national averages, reflecting the state's competitive healthcare market and lower overall cost of living compared to coastal states. The state's vast geography creates significant cost variations, with urban centers offering more competitive pricing due to provider density while rural counties often have limited surgical options.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Major Texas metropolitan areas like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio have concentrated orthopedic markets with multiple surgery centers competing for patients, driving down knee arthroscopy costs. Rural East Texas and West Texas regions often require patients to travel significant distances for specialized care, with fewer providers leading to higher prices and longer wait times.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Independent ambulatory surgery centers in Texas typically charge less for knee arthroscopy than hospital outpatient departments, as they have lower overhead costs and focus specifically on outpatient procedures. Major health systems like Houston Methodist, Baylor Scott & White, and Memorial Hermann operate extensive networks of both hospital-based and freestanding facilities with varying fee structures.
Insurance Market Competition in Texas
Texas maintains a competitive insurance marketplace with UHC, BCBS TX, Aetna, and Cigna all holding significant market share, preventing any single insurer from dominating negotiated rates. This competition has resulted in relatively favorable reimbursement rates for knee arthroscopy procedures compared to states with more concentrated insurance markets.
Physician Supply and Demand in Texas
With over 5,200 providers performing knee arthroscopy procedures across Texas, the state has adequate specialist supply in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. This abundant provider network in major cities creates pricing competition and shorter wait times, while underserved rural areas may see higher costs due to limited surgical capacity.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Knee Arthroscopy Costs in Texas
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Knee Arthroscopy visit in Texas?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 29881)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Range: $80 – $8,767 | $2,976 |
| 2 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $4,236 | $1,989 |
| 3 | Idaho Range: $80 – $4,173 | $1,697 |
| 4 | Rhode Island Range: $452 – $2,410 | $1,253 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Range: $438 – $2,410 | $1,247 |
| 6 | Minnesota Range: $338 – $2,258 | $1,163 |
| 7 | Connecticut Range: $366 – $2,410 | $1,161 |
| 8 | Delaware Range: $412 – $2,410 | $1,154 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania Range: $366 – $2,410 | $1,133 |
| 10 | Wyoming Range: $648 – $1,845 | $1,133 |
| 11 | New York Range: $384 – $2,410 | $1,111 |
| 12 | Georgia Range: $450 – $2,024 | $1,109 |
| 13 | Iowa Range: $452 – $1,680 | $1,102 |
| 14 | New Hampshire Range: $573 – $1,631 | $1,073 |
| 15 | Nebraska Range: $655 – $1,294 | $1,041 |
| 16 | West Virginia Range: $482 – $1,901 | $1,025 |
| 17 | South Dakota Range: $387 – $1,811 | $991 |
| 18 | District of Columbia Range: $443 – $1,591 | $987 |
| 19 | New Jersey Range: $412 – $1,845 | $945 |
| 20 | Maine Range: $634 – $1,087 | $925 |
| 21 | North Carolina Range: $450 – $1,504 | $916 |
| 22 | North Dakota Range: $331 – $1,591 | $891 |
| 23 | Illinois Range: $90 – $1,895 | $880 |
| 24 | Maryland Range: $485 – $1,591 | $878 |
| 25 | New Mexico Range: $487 – $1,281 | $869 |
| 26 | Colorado Range: $452 – $1,326 | $861 |
| 27 | Utah Range: $80 – $1,294 | $844 |
| 28 | Kentucky Range: $394 – $1,419 | $843 |
| 29 | Michigan Range: $452 – $1,294 | $833 |
| 30 | Oregon Range: $80 – $1,591 | $811 |
| 31 | Indiana Range: $90 – $1,642 | $798 |
| 32 | Vermont Range: $410 – $1,326 | $788 |
| 33 | Washington Range: $80 – $1,475 | $773 |
| 34 | Texas Range: $421 – $1,250 | $765 |
| 35 | South Carolina Range: $422 – $1,266 | $765 |
| 36 | Mississippi Range: $424 – $1,330 | $761 |
| 37 | Arkansas Range: $479 – $1,034 | $755 |
| 38 | Tennessee Range: $466 – $1,057 | $738 |
| 39 | Alabama Range: $382 – $1,165 | $722 |
| 40 | Missouri Range: $507 – $892 | $720 |
| 41 | Virginia Range: $389 – $1,182 | $719 |
| 42 | Nevada Range: $452 – $1,051 | $717 |
| 43 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $1,287 | $706 |
| 44 | Louisiana Range: $394 – $1,089 | $693 |
| 45 | Oklahoma Range: $442 – $1,009 | $671 |
| 46 | Kansas Range: $507 – $860 | $668 |
| 47 | Ohio Range: $338 – $983 | $635 |
| 48 | Arizona Range: $452 – $907 | $604 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $1,127 | $429 |
| 50 | Montana Range: $80 – $985 | $382 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $980 | $357 |