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Knee Arthroscopy to Wash Out Infection

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 29871

A camera and irrigation instruments are placed into the knee through small punctures so the joint can be flushed out and infected fluid, pus, and debris removed. Clearing the infection quickly matters because pus destroys joint cartilage within days. Antibiotics are given as well, but they cannot clear infected joint fluid on their own.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,266 · 10th to 90th $2,818 to $9,550
$5K$10Kfacility $4,266

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$3,981.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,818.38
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$10,000.00